Mexican Chicken Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 uncooked manicotti shells
1 1/2 c. cut up, cooked chicken or turkey
1 c. shredded carrots
1 c. Ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp. sliced green onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh or 2 tsp. dried cilantro
1 clove garlic, freshly chopped
1 c. salsa
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers

Preparation

Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Cook manicotti as directed on package; drain.
Mix chicken, carrots, Ricotta cheese, onion, cilantro and garlic.
Fill shells with mixture.
Arrange shells in an ungreased rectangular 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Pour salsa over manicotti. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
Cover and bake 35 minutes or until hot in center.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories: 305 per serving (11 fat grams).