Heat oven to 350°F. Mix marinara sauce with water in medium bowl. Spread about 1/3 of the sauce into a 13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with non stick spray.
Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing the tender from end to end (use end of wooden spoon). Place stuffed shells on sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce evenly over shells, covering completely.
Cover with foil and bake about 1 hour or until shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake uncovered about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil leaves.
Makes 7 servings.
Cooks Note: For high altitude, use 1 1/2 cups water.
Submitted by: Connie
