Best 6 Easy Chicken Stuffed Manicotti Recipes

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Chicken Stuffed Manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. Manicotti are large pasta tubes that are stuffed with a variety of fillings, then baked in a flavorful sauce. In this article, we'll share a recipe for Chicken Stuffed Manicotti that is sure to impress your family and friends.

We'll also include a few variations on the classic recipe, so you can find the perfect manicotti for your taste. Whether you prefer a creamy Alfredo sauce or a tangy tomato sauce, we have a recipe that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious Chicken Stuffed Manicotti!

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

EASY STUFFED MANICOTTI



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This easy Manicotti recipe is stuffed with cheese and Italian herbs, covered in Marinara sauce and baked to perfection!

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dinner

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 manicotti pasta shells
2 cups Ricotta cheese (1 16 ounce/ 475g container)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded, divided)
1 egg
1 tablespoon basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add manicotti and boil for the 7-8 minutes, until almost tender*.
  • Drain and rinse manicotti 2-3 times under cold water until cooled to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, pesto, salt, and pepper.
  • Place ricotta mixture in a large piping bag or large freezer bag and snip the end.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom.
  • Fill each manicotti shell with ricotta cheese mixture and line up on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, dividing the ricotta evenly between the 12 manicotti.
  • Top the filled manicotti with the remaining 1 1/2 cups sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Lightly grease a piece of foil or lid and cover the baking dish. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until heated through and pasta is tender. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 manicotti, Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 1395 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g

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

MANICOTTI



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Delicious! Serve with a crispy salad and garlic bread, and you'll have a dish your family will love! The kids like to help stuff the noodles too!

Provided by Anny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti in boiling water until done. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour 1/2 cup sauce into an 11x17 inch baking dish. Fill each manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons cheese mixture, and arrange over sauce . Pour remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 188.8 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1254.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

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

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach And Artichoke Chicken Stuffed Manicotti Pie Recipe by Tasty image

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

24 oz manicotti, al dente
2 cups artichoke heart, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup chicken breast, cooked, shredded
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, grated, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

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

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cheese blend. A combination of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other types of cheese, such as Asiago, Fontina, or Provolone.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Let the manicotti rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the manicotti to set.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce is a classic choice, but you can also use Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, or any other type of sauce that you like.

Conclusion:

Chicken stuffed manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give chicken stuffed manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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