Chicken, Cheese & Spinach Manicotti

By Khea

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Make AheadAssemble recipe as directed. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, bake (uncovered) in 350ºF-oven 35 to 40 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; continue as directed. SubstituteSubstitute fresh parsley for the basil.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breasts
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
• 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 10 manicotti shells, cooked, drained
• 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COMBINE chicken and garlic in large bowl. Add spinach, cottage cheese, egg whites and 1/4 cup mozzarella; spoon into manicotti shells.

PLACE in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with spaghetti sauce.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.