Mexican Chicken Manicotti

 


Ingredients

  • 8
    uncooked manicotti shells
  • 1 1/2
    cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1
    cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium)
  • 1
    cup ricotta cheese
  • 2
    tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2
    tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1
    clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1
    cup salsa
  • 1/4
    cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (1 ounce)

  • Steps

1 Heat oven to 325°. Cook and drain manicotti shells as directed on package. Mix chicken, carrots, ricotta cheese, onions, cilantro and garlic. Fill manicotti shells with chicken mixture.

2 Place manicotti in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Pour salsa over manicotti. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and bake about 35 minutes or until hot in center.

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