Enchilada Stuffed Verde Mexican Manicotti (using uncooked manicotti shells)

Enchilada Stuffed Verde Mexican Manicotti (using uncooked manicotti shells): Submitted by: Vickie | Date Added: 7 Feb 2021 Ingredients:

ground chicken
1 can refried beans
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
2 c divided) shredded monterey pepper jack cheese
1 pkg uncooked manicotti shells
1 large can green enchilada sauce (large can)
1 c warm water
sour cream
sliced black olives
salsa verde

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken (uncooked), refried beans, 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterrey pepper jack cheese and taco seasoning until well blended.
2. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture using a butter knife or by gently pressing shell into the meat until the shell fills.
3. Pour 1/4 of the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish. Lay shells in single layer on top of enchilada sauce.
4. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells. Add 1 cup warm water around the edges of dish.
5. Top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and top with more cheese if you like and return to oven until cheese melts.
7. Top with sour cream, sliced black olives and salsa verde.