I’m a big fan of Italian food. I’m also a big fan of easy and quick Italian food. Or Mexican food. Or any kind of tasty food for that matter. Because, let’s face it. I. Like. Food. I just don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen putting it all together these days because I’m all lazy and stuff. This is quick, and pretty darn tasty.
Total Time: 30 Min.
Prep Time: 30 Min.
8 servings
Stuff manicotti shells with chicken, tomatoes and cheese for a 30-Minute Chicken Manicotti Skillet. This chicken manicotti skillet is great for weeknights.
What You Need
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
8 manicotti shells, uncooked
* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.
Let’s Make It
1 – Mix pasta sauce, tomatoes and water until blended.
2 – Combine 3/4 cup of the sauce with chicken, dressing, basil and 1/2 cup cheese; spoon into manicotti shells. Place in nonstick skillet; top with remaining sauce. Turn to evenly coat manicotti with sauce. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat 15 min. or until manicotti is tender, turning after 8 min.
3 – Remove from heat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand 5 min. or until melted.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1 – Substitute: Substitute 1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained, for the chopped cooked chicken.
Tip 2 – Plan Ahead for Leftovers: Preparing dinner can be easier if you plan ahead to have leftovers. Roast an extra-large chicken one night, then enjoy this easy skillet dish made with the leftover cooked chicken the next night.
Personal note: I don’t do tomatoes. Allergy. So I leave them out but your mileage may vary so dump ’em in if that’s your preference. 😉
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Silver James 
My problem these days isn’t so much the work of fixing the food as going out to buy the ingredients. Blerg. This sounds yummy, though, so if I think about it next time I’m planning a trip to Wallyworld…
I loved this book! So much awesome!
What food I like depends on the day. Last night we had chicken tacos. The other day, baked spaghetti with chicken. Bratwurst. Broccoli beef over rice. I’m international. ;o)
Yay for international foods! I’m totally coming for dinner. 😉 And I’m with you on ingredients. I’m sort of getting better about making the list as things occur. Like I wanted to do chicken parmesan last week. Yeah…no provolone cheese. And I forgot to put it on the list so still no provolone. It IS on the list now. LOL And I think I’m going to add some bratwurst, hot links, and hot dog buns to the list. That sounds yummy!