Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is Cheesy Chicken Manicotti, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you craving for more. This classic Italian dish, hailing from the vibrant region of Campania, is a symphony of tender chicken, velvety cheese, and savory sauce, all enveloped in delicate pasta sheets. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved dish, exploring two enticing variations: a traditional baked version and a modern air fryer rendition. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver an unforgettable dining experience, whether you prefer the comforting warmth of the oven or the convenience of the air fryer. Get ready to tantalize your palate with this extraordinary dish that promises to be the star of any table.
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MEXICAN CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Our family of five enjoys trying different ethnic cuisines. This Italian specialty has a little Mexican zip. Be careful not to overcook the manicotti. If the filled shells happen to break, just place them in the pan seam-side down.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, half of the onion and 6 tablespoons chilies. , In another bowl, combine the soup, salsa, milk and remaining onion and chilies. Spread 1/2 cup in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain manicotti and rinse in cold water; stuff each with about 1/4 cupful chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
CHICKEN MANICOTTI
When one of my friends came home from the hospital with her newborn, I sent over this freezer casserole. She and her family raved over how good it was. Try substituting olives for mushrooms or using veal instead of chicken. -Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Rub garlic powder over chicken; cut into 1-in. strips. Stuff chicken into manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Place 8 stuffed manicotti shells in each dish. Sprinkle with sausage and mushrooms. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheese., Drizzle water around the edge of each dish. Cover and bake 45-55 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and pasta is tender. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 1 month. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
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
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
CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Very easy quick yet tasty dinner. My guest can never believe I made this myself, and my husband can't get enough.
Provided by Pieki2cute
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl combine parmesan and ricotta cheese, chicken and spices.
- Fill each manicotti shell with mixture.
- In the bottom of a rectangular casserole dish, spread a about 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce around.
- Now place filled manicotti shells in dish.
- Top with 4 pieces of mozzarella cheese.
- Now pour the rest of spaghetti sauce over the top.
- Place the other 4 slices of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover dish tightly with tin foil and bake for about 30-35 mins in a 350 degree oven.
- Take the tin foil off and bake for another 5 or 10 minutes.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
This slow-cooker cheesy manicotti is easy enough for dinner anytime, but it's also delicious enough to be the shining star of your next get-together.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, garlic salt and red pepper flakes; stir in 1/4 cup of the basil. Spoon into quart-sized resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 3/4 inch tip off bag. Pipe filling into manicotti shells.
- Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Spread about one-third of the sauce mixture in slow cooker. Place 7 of the filled manicotti shells in pasta sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spoon another one-third of the sauce mixture over shells. Top with remaining 7 filled manicotti shells; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining one-third of sauce mixture.
- Cover; cook 2 to 3 hours on High heat setting or until shells are tender. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI (OAMC)
This is a very modified version of recipe #120007. I use banquet chicken tenders because they are longer than the other brands and I put in one per manicotti and I had two leftover. This will make 5-6 8"x8" pans of manicotti depending on how many you put in each pan. I make five.
Provided by Jadelabyrinth
Categories Chicken
Time 2h25m
Yield 5 pans, 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using one jar of sauce, spread an equal amount of sauce on the bottom of each 8"x8" pan.
- Using a butter knife spread a thin coat of ricotta cheese inside each manicotti noodle.
- Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, choose which end to stuff from wisely, the tenders will fit but you have to squeeze them in gently.
- Fill in the ends of the manicotti with the remaining ricotta cheese.
- Place shells on spaghetti sauce in dish. To make five pans place 8-9 in each pan. To make 6 pans, place 7 in each pan.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Add 1/4 cup of water to each pan.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. STOP HERE.
- TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR: Cover the unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil. Refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
- TO STORE IN FREEZER: Wrap unbaked manicotti tightly with labeled aluminum foil Or cover with foil and place in a labeled freezer bag. Freeze no longer than 1 month.
- TO COOK FROM REFRIGERATOR: Heat oven to 350 degrees and cook covered pan for 1 hour and fifteen minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- TO COOK FROM FREEZER: Heat oven to 350 degrees and cook covered pan for 1 hour and 50 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
CHICKEN MANICOTTI ALFREDO
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
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
MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE
A delicious and cheesy manicotti recipe! Only use whole milk mozzarella and do not over bake when you heat it up. This recipe is delicious. Enjoy!
Provided by Mary
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and cool on waxed paper or aluminum foil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; fill manicotti with cheese mixture.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom and arrange manicotti in a single layer; cover with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes longer; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.6 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2308.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken from the market.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sauteed vegetables, such as spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini.
- If you don't have manicotti shells, you can use jumbo pasta shells or lasagna noodles instead.
- To prevent the manicotti from drying out during baking, cover the baking dish with foil.
- For a cheesier manicotti, use a blend of different cheeses, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Serve the manicotti with a side of your favorite marinara sauce or Alfredo sauce.
Conclusion:
Cheesy Chicken Manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a combination of tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and comforting meal, give Cheesy Chicken Manicotti a try.
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