Best 10 Chicken Manicotti Olé Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Chicken Manicotti, a dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of tender chicken enveloped in a smooth cheese filling, all encased within pasta shells. This classic Italian dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. This article presents two irresistible variations of Chicken Manicotti: the classic recipe and a spinach-infused version. Both recipes offer a unique flavor experience, catering to different palates and preferences. The classic Chicken Manicotti boasts a rich and creamy cheese filling, while the spinach variation adds a vibrant twist with the inclusion of fresh spinach, creating a delightful interplay of flavors. Both recipes are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, ensuring a seamless cooking experience, even for novice chefs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 uncooked manicotti shells
2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup water

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



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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

MEXICAN CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 small onion, diced, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup salsa
2/3 cup whole milk

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 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

CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

2 -3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 manicotti, cooked
1 (16 ounce) jar of favorite spaghetti sauce
8 slices mozzarella cheese

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



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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

2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 oz)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

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

SHORTCUT CHICKEN MANICOTTI RECIPE



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Pass up time-consuming and go straight to tasty with our Shortcut Chicken Manicotti Recipe! Cheesy broccoli is featured in this chicken manicotti recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 manicotti shells, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Microwave soup, water and VELVEETA in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 2 min.
  • Spread 1/3 of the VELVEETA mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stuff pasta shells with chicken; place in baking dish.
  • Stir broccoli into remaining soup mixture; spoon over pasta shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan; cover.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until pasta is tender and chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 32 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.

SHORTCUT CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 egg, beaten
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ cup drained, creamed cottage cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 manicotti shells
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup boiling water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

4 uncooked manicotti shells
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup salsa, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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

Tips:

  • Select high-quality chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender and flavorful manicotti filling.
  • Chop the chicken finely: This will help the chicken to cook evenly and distribute its flavor throughout the filling.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses provides a rich and creamy filling.
  • Season the filling generously: Use a combination of garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor of the filling.
  • Use jumbo pasta shells: These shells are large enough to hold a generous amount of filling and are sturdy enough to withstand the cooking process.
  • Cook the pasta shells al dente: This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft and mushy.
  • Stuff the pasta shells carefully: Use a small spoon or your fingers to gently stuff the pasta shells with the chicken filling.
  • Bake the manicotti until golden brown: This will help to create a crispy crust on the top of the manicotti and ensure that the filling is heated through.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce: A simple tomato sauce or a creamy Alfredo sauce are both delicious options.

Conclusion:

Chicken manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender chicken filling, creamy cheese mixture, and crispy pasta shells, chicken manicotti is sure to please everyone at the table. Follow these tips to make the best chicken manicotti recipe and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

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