Indulge in the delectable flavors of Chicken Manicotti, an exquisite Italian dish that combines tender chicken, savory fillings, and delicate pasta. This culinary masterpiece features a medley of recipes that cater to various preferences and skill levels. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as you explore the classic Chicken Manicotti recipe, which tantalizes taste buds with a blend of seasoned chicken, ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella enveloped in silky pasta and baked to golden perfection. For a lighter and healthier twist, try the Chicken Manicotti with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe, where succulent chicken pairs harmoniously with a zesty lemon butter sauce. If time is of the essence, the Easy Chicken Manicotti recipe offers a hassle-free approach, utilizing store-bought manicotti shells and a simple yet flavorful filling. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Chicken Manicotti recipe ensures everyone can savor this delightful dish, featuring gluten-free pasta shells and a rich, creamy sauce. No matter your culinary expertise or dietary preferences, these Chicken Manicotti recipes guarantee a satisfying and memorable dining experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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.
CHICKEN ALFREDO MANICOTTI
We save some time by piping the chicken, cheese and spinach filling directly into uncooked manicotti shells, then letting them bake to perfection in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce. Comfort pasta at its best.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Alfredo sauce: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
- Add the garlic and leeks to the skillet with the remaining bacon fat and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half, Parmesan, crushed red pepper and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and cook until the sauce is thickened and the cheese is melted and fully incorporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and season with salt and black pepper.
- For the filling: Add the spinach, ricotta, chicken, Italian blend cheese, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to a large bowl and mix until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a large disposable piping bag (or resealable plastic bag) and snip a large hole at the end of the bag.
- For the pasta: Spoon 1 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a flameproof (not glass) 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pipe the filling into both ends of the uncooked manicotti shells until filled and arrange them in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce, reserved bacon and Italian blend cheese. Cover with foil and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is cooked, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil. Turn the oven to broil. Broil until the top is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with more chopped parsley.
CHICKEN MANICOTTI WITH WHITE SAUCE
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
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.
SHORTCUT CHICKEN MANICOTTI
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Provided by pie223
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until opaque and juices run clear.
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, egg, spinach, cottage cheese and Parmesan. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with chicken mixture. Arrange shells, not touching one another, in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and Italian seasoning and stir until smooth. Pour over shells in dish and spread to cover completely. Carefully pour boiling water around the edge of the dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with Cheddar and parsley and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 825.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 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.
EASY CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI
Chicken Alfredo, manicotti style.
Provided by Jessica P.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
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.
CREAMY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
With prepared grilled chicken strips, classic chicken manicotti filled with Parmesan cheese, ricotta, chopped chicken and more are baked in a creamy sauce for an easy and impressive dinner.
Provided by Tyson Chicken
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Tyson® Grilled & Ready®
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain and set aside.
- For sauce, in a medium saucepan cook onion in hot butter over medium heat for 4 minutes or until tender but not brown. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; set aside.
- For filling, in a medium bowl combine Grilled & Ready® Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, ham, egg yolk, the 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the ricotta cheese. Pour about 1/2 cup of the sauce into a buttered 2-quart rectangular baking dish; spread in a thin layer over bottom of dish.
- Use a pastry tube fitted with the largest tip to pipe the filling into the cooked manicotti. (Or carefully spoon about 1/3 cup of the filling into each shell.) Arrange the filled manicotti in the baking dish in a single layer. Pour the remaining sauce over the manicotti. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until manicotti are light golden and heated through. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHICKEN SPINACH MANICOTTI
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
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.
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI PIE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: manicotti, artichoke heart, fresh spinach, chicken breast, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, fresh parsley
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook manicotti a couple minutes under the box instructions.
- Drain in a colander, and cut manicotti in half.
- Arrange manicotti tubes upright in a parchment paper-lined springform pan until the pan is packed with the tubes.
- In a large bowl, combine artichokes, spinach, chicken, ricotta cheese, ½ of the mozzarella cheese, ½ of the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180˚C).
- Transfer the spinach and artichoke mixture into a piping bag.
- Fill each manicotti tube about ¾ of the way up with spinach and artichoke mixture.
- Spoon tomato sauce over the filled manicotti.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 2 grams
MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Combining an Italian pasta and Mexican ingredients creates an exceptional dish. This recipe is well liked even in Cajun Country. -Larry Phillips, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, ricotta cheese, olives, parsley, pimientos, green onion, garlic and pepper sauce. Drain manicotti; fill with chicken mixture. , Spread 1/4 cup salsa in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with manicotti shells and the remaining 1/2 cyoo salsa. , Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and bake until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CHICKEN BROCCOLI MANICOTTI
Here's a tasty new way to use up leftover poultry after the holidays. It's a long-standing favorite at our house.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook manicotti according to package directions. For sauce, in a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in cream and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheeses just until melted., In a bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, pepper flakes, salt and nutmeg. Stir in chicken and broccoli; add 1 cup sauce. Drain manicotti; stuff with chicken mixture. , Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Top with manicotti; pour remaining sauce over manicotti. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
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
SPINACH CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Pepper and nutmeg spice up the rich sauce in this hearty pasta dish. I made this for my boyfriend on our first Valentine's Day. It was a big success-now we're married! -Amy Luce, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, chicken, spinach, ham, cheese, egg whites, basil, pepper and nutmeg; set aside. , Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine flour and broth in a large saucepan until smooth; gradually stir in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon 1 cup into chicken mixture. Add cheese to remaining sauce. , Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drain shells; stuff with chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED MANICOTTI
Creamy chicken Alfredo stuffed inside manicotti noodles, topped with chicken Alfredo and mozzarella cheese. I created this recipe myself so it is by no means professional. I have never shared a recipe before but my family loves this one so much I figured this would be a good first one.
Provided by Heather Beal
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 2h32m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken breasts. Cook until chicken can be easily pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Shred using 2 forks.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until still firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- Mix shredded chicken, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl. Pour in enough Alfredo sauce until filling has a thick and creamy consistency.
- Spoon chicken filling into a piping bag, reserving about 1/2 cup of the filling in the bowl. Pipe filling into manicotti.
- Mix remaining Alfredo sauce with reserved chicken filling in the bowl.
- Arrange stuffed manicotti in a baking dish. Cover evenly with Alfredo sauce mixture until there are no dry spots. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, about 50 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheese starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 1808.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
SUPER EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Make ahead a freeze, great to have on hand for weekdays. Or for a busy weekend. I usually make 2 freeze one.
Provided by Dancer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread about 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
- Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken.
- Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary.
- Place shells on spaghetti sauce in dish.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over shells, covering completely.
- Sprinkle with olives and cheese. STOP HERE.
- TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR: Cover unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil.
- and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
- TO STORE IN FREEZER: Wrap unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil and label.
- Freeze no longer than 1 month.
- TO COOK FROM REFRIGERATOR: About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake in covered baking dish about 1 hour, or until shells are tender.
- TO COOK FROM FREEZER: About 1 1/2 hours before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake in covered baking dish about 1 1/2 hours or until shells are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1131.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 37.5
CHICKEN BAKED RICOTTA MANICOTTI
A baked pasta dish that will leave you craving more. Its cheesy thick and delicious. Sometimes I use light or fat free ricotta and cottage cheese then sub butter milk for the cream to make it less rich.
Provided by Juliansmommy
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut chicken into small cubes.
- Chop garlic very fine.
- Cook chicken and garlic with olive oil and garlic salt. When done set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Boil water and cook manicotti according to box directions.
- Mix ricotta,cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan mix and salt to taste.
- Add cooked chicken.
- Take manicotti pasta and stuff with mixture.
- Set in non-stick bake pan in rows (it should fill bottom of pan).
- If there is any stuffing left over, layer it on top.
- Pour heavy cream over until all is covered (do not have to use all of it). Then top with cheese and remaining parmesan mix cheese and bake for 25 minutes then raise heat to 375°F for 8-15 more minutes depending on how brown and bubbly you like the top.
- Enjoy with garlic bread, salad or your favorite side items.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 23.5
CREAMY CHICKEN / SPINACH & HAM MANICOTTI
Another family favorite...Delicious!! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Pasta
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions.
- 2. In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, chicken, spinach, ham, cheese, eggs,ricotta, cream cheese basil, pepper, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
- 3. Sauce: Combine flour and chicken broth in a large saucepan until smooth; gradually stir in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 4. Spread 1 1/2 cups sauce into a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- 5. Stuff each pasta with chicken filling. ( An easier way to stuff is cut one edge lengthwise, open up and lay out flat. Spoon on filling, roll up and place seam side down in dish.) Sometimes I drizzle a tablespoon of cream sauce down the center before rolling. Don't worry of filling comes out the ends when placing in the dish, you can stuff it back in once placed.
- 6. Once all are stuffed and placed side by side in dish. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with desired amount of Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with paprika.
- 7. Cover with foil, and place in preheated oven, for 30 - 35 minutes, until heated through and bubbly. Remove foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes to slightly brown top. If you have sauce left, save it for reheating leftovers.
- 8. Enjoy!
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM MANICOTTI
Outstanding manicotti dish that will have you eating until you're ready to pop!
Provided by Frank
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook manicotti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Place chicken and bay leaf into a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover; bring to a boil, cover saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken from saucepan and place on a work surface to cool. Discard cooking water, skin, and bones. Finely chop chicken.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, 1/3 cup chopped onion, salt, basil, thyme, and paprika until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool.
- Mix mushroom mixture, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and chicken together in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x7-inch baking dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 1/4 cup chopped onion until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into onion until dissolved; add milk. Cook and stir mixture until sauce is bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir wine into sauce; add mozzarella cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- Stuff the cooked manicotti with chicken mixture and arrange filled pasta in the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over pasta. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- For optimal flavor, use high-quality ingredients, including fresh herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before stuffing the manicotti shells.
- To prevent the manicotti shells from becoming soggy, cook them al dente.
- Use a light touch when stuffing the manicotti shells to avoid tearing them.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to stuff the manicotti shells.
- Be careful not to overcook the manicotti or it will become tough.
- Serve the manicotti immediately topped with additional sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Chicken manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this classic Italian dish at home. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner, chicken manicotti is sure to be a hit.
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