Best 7 Best Chicken Stuffed Manicotti Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Stuffed Manicotti, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish features tender manicotti pasta shells generously filled with a savory combination of seasoned chicken, ricotta cheese, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Bathed in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, each bite is a harmonious blend of cheesy goodness, succulent chicken, and tangy tomato. This comprehensive guide provides two enticing variations: a traditional baked version and a unique air fryer method, ensuring you can relish this dish in your preferred cooking style. Additionally, discover a vegetarian alternative, where the chicken is replaced with a delightful mix of roasted vegetables, creating a hearty and flavorful option for those with dietary preferences. Embark on this culinary adventure and prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of Chicken Stuffed Manicotti, a dish that promises a remarkable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Chicken Alfredo, manicotti style.

Provided by Jessica P.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup water
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
14 chicken tenders
2 tablespoons garlic powder
14 uncooked manicotti shells
2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning (such as McCormick®)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix Alfredo sauce and water in a bowl; spread about 1/3 sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Season chicken tenders with garlic powder and stuff chicken into manicotti shells; arrange manicotti in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining 2/3 sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with steak seasoning. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pasta is tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over manicotti. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1666.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN MANICOTTI WITH WHITE SAUCE



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I like making this dish for special occasions. You can also use low-fat ingredients, and it turns out just as good. -Liz Lorch, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon butter
14 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
SAUCE:
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken. In a small skillet, cook onion and mushrooms in butter until tender; add to chicken mixture. Stuff into manicotti shells., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese just until melted. , Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in each of 2 greased 11x7-in. dishes. Top with stuffed shells and remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 44g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

CHICKEN SPINACH MANICOTTI



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This saucy pasta recipe is so easy and convenient; it's perfect for any busy weeknight. If you use your own precooked chicken, you'll need about a cup, diced. -Melissa Holmquist of Pensacola, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided
6 ounces frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
6 uncooked manicotti shells
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Divide spinach in half; refrigerate one portion for another use. In a sieve or colander, drain remaining spinach, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; place in a small bowl. Add chicken; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder and brown sugar; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, stuff 1/4 cup chicken mixture into each uncooked manicotti shell. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until manicotti shells are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHICKEN MANICOTTI ALFREDO



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A very rich Italian pasta dish. Bottled Alfredo sauce can be used to speed preparation, if desired.

Provided by Jeff Ellison

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
1 (12 ounce) package manicotti pasta
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, marinate chicken with vinegar, olive oil, and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Saute in a little olive oil until done. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, and ground black pepper, and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low. Add grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Set Alfredo sauce aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, marjoram, and basil. Mix in cooked chicken.
  • Stuff cooked manicotti shells with chicken and ricotta mixture. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with half of the Alfredo sauce. Place stuffed shells on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Top with one cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 196.8 mg, Fat 59.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 29.7 g, Sodium 810.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Make and share this Stuffed Manicotti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ThatJodiGirl

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 uncooked manicotti
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups prepared spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Par-boil manicotti noodles, drain.
  • Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent sticking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine eggs, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella,cheddar and ricotta cheeses and the seasonings.
  • Drain shells, pat dry with paper towels.
  • Fill shells with cheese mixture, spread 1/2 cup of the prepared spaghetti sauce over bottom of shallow 3 quart baking dish.
  • Arrange filled shells over sauce; cover with remaining sauce and spoon remaining ricotta over each shell.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake covered loosely with foil for 40 minutes.

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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Super easy! No precooked noodles, just five ingredients and only three easy steps.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety)
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Cover with foil.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink in center and shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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This dish is so unique and wonderful. Everyone, including the kids ask for this over and over. Great Company dish.

Provided by Jewels1965

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
14 manicotti, uncooked
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups milk
3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 3 cups cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in chicken. (If you want a creamier texture, place the cream cheese, sour cream and chicken in a food chopper) In a small skillet, cook onion in butter until tender; add to chicken mixture. Stuff into manicotti shells. (To make this easier, put mixture into a baggie, seal it up, cut the tip off of corner of bag and pipe into tube.).
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese just until melted.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in each of two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. dishes. Top with stuffed shells and remaining sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.7, Fat 60.3, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1026.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 46.8

Tips:

  • For a creamier filling, use a combination of ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese.
  • To prevent the manicotti from cracking, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before filling.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off to fill the manicotti.
  • Be careful not to overcook the manicotti, as they can become tough.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto.

Conclusion:

Chicken stuffed manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and impress your family and friends. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, chicken stuffed manicotti is sure to be a hit.

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