Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

I found this recipe at allrecipes.com, one of my favorite places to find yummy things. It turned out great and is definitely a keeper! I served it with steamed green beans, garlic bread and a green salad (with tomatoes out of my garden!).

Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized chunks

1/2 C. white vinegar

1/2 C. olive oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

Marinate chicken in Ziploc bag for at least 30 minutes.

Drain. Saute in olive oil until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.

1 box manicotti noodles (I used the large shells. Easier to stuff.)

Cook to package directions then set aside.

6 Tb butter

2 C. heavy cream

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp pepper

1 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp salt

Melt butter. Add cream, nutmeg, pepper and salt. Stir until thickens. Reduce heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted. (My sauce was thick, so I stirred in some milk.) Smooth 1/2 of sauce into bottom of 9 by 13 pan.

1 pint ricotta cheese (I may try cottage cheese next time.)

1 egg

1 Tb fresh oregano (I used 1/2 Tb dried oregano.)

1 Tb fresh majoram (I didn't have any- so I left it out.)

1 Tb fresh basil

1 C. shredded mozzarella

Mix ricotta, egg, herbs. Stir in cooked chicken. Stuff into shells. Place shells on sauce. Pour other 1/2 of sauce over the top and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 -10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!