1 26-30 oz. jar of prepared spaghetti sauce, red or white sauces both work well. 

1 8 oz. box of manicotti shells, 14 shells (uncooked!)

1 ½ lbs. chicken tenders or chicken breast strips

Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 13" X 9" pan.

Sprinkle chicken pieces with: 
    1 tsp. garlic salt
    1 tsp. basil
    1 tsp. oregano
    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Mix well.

Fill each manicotti shell with a piece of chicken.

Arrange stuffed shells in pan.

Cover with remaining sauce.

Sprinkle with 2 cups (8 oz.) Mozzarella cheese.

Cover pan tightly with foil and bake @ 350* for 1 ½ hours.

*Note: You may freeze ahead for up to a month! Omit the cheese, wrap with foil. To bake, thaw completely, add cheese and bake as directed.

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10/27/2004