Spinach and Artichoke Chicken-Stuffed Manicotti Pie

Ingredients
for 8 servings

24 oz manicotti, al dente
2 cups artichoke heart, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup chicken breast, cooked, shredded
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
2. Cook manicotti a couple minutes under the box instructions.
3. Drain in a colander, and cut manicotti in half.
4. Arrange manicotti tubes upright in a parchment paper-lined springform pan until the pan is packed with the tubes.
5. In a large bowl, combine artichokes, spinach, chicken, ricotta cheese, ½ of the mozzarella cheese, ½ of the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
6. Transfer the spinach and artichoke mixture into a piping bag.
7. Fill each manicotti tube about ¾ of the way up with spinach and artichoke mixture.
8. Spoon tomato sauce over the filled manicotti.
9. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
11. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
12. Enjoy!