Chicken and 3 Cheese Manicotti

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1lb ground chicken 
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and Pepper 
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
2-3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
2-3 cups crushed tomatoes or your favourite marinara
1 box Manicotti Shells (14 shells)

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  
• In a skillet, place ground chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.  
• Brown until chicken is completely cooked through.  
• Set it aside and let it cool.  
• While that is happening, bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil 
• Add in plenty of salt to the water and a drizzle of oil.  
• Place shells in and cook according to package directions.  
• When they are done, slowly pour out the hot water while running cold water into the pot.  
• When they are cool enough to handle, completely drain, set aside.
• In a large bowl mix chicken, all cheeses (1 cup of mozzarella here) and egg together.  
• Mix until completely combined.  
• Using a small spoon or piping bag with no rip, fill the shells. 
• Fill and place into a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  
• Line them up however you need to, in order to get them to fit.   
• When you have them all lined up, pour over half of your crushed tomatoes or marinara.  
• Sprinkle your remaining mozzarella cheese over the top 
• Add the rest of your tomato product on top.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, until bubbly and hot all the way through