**Savor the Authentic Flavors of Mexico with our Mexican-Style Chicken Manicotti Recipes**
Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with our tantalizing Mexican-style chicken manicotti recipes. These delightful dishes combine the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting goodness of classic manicotti. From the zesty fillings to the rich and flavorful sauces, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy filling or a spicy, tomato-based sauce, our collection offers a variety of options to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and prepare to indulge in a Mexican-inspired feast that will leave you craving for more.
MEXICAN CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Enjoy this delicious chicken and pasta recipe with a Mexican twist - a wonderful dinner ready in about an hour.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°. Cook and drain manicotti shells as directed on package. Mix chicken, carrots, ricotta cheese, onions, cilantro and garlic. Fill manicotti shells with chicken mixture.
- Place manicotti in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Pour salsa over manicotti. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and bake about 35 minutes or until hot in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg
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 MEXICAN MANICOTTI
A creative spin on traditional manicotti, this dish is packed with authentic Mexican taste that will leave you wanting seconds. -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 remaining salsa. , Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and filling is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
MEXICAN MANICOTTI
Serve this hearty entree with Spanish rice, homemade salsa and tortilla chips. I've also made it without ground beef, and our friends who are vegetarians requested the recipe. -Lucy Shifton, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MEXICAN MANICOTTI
Pasta shells stand in for taco shells in this cheesy, beefy, change-of-pace main dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the chiles and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture into baking dish; top with filled shells and remaining beef mixture.
- Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over shells. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Shells), Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN MANICOTTI RECIPE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Bettybug
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 13-in. x 9-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. Yield: 7 servings. Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 535 calories, 29 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 118 mg cholesterol, 937 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein.
SALSA VERDE CHICKEN MEXICAN MANICOTTI
After receiving a blue ribbon and many wonderful comments for my Mexican Manicotti My Way I decided to play on that recipe and try something else new. This recipe was also a hit in our home and one which I will be making often. Give it a try! I welcome any comments and suggestions. Enjoy!
Provided by Laura Yoder
Categories Pasta
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken (uncooked), refried beans and 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterrey pepper jack cheese and taco seasoning until well blended. Fill uncooked manicotti shells with meat mixture using a butter knife or by gently pressing shell into the meat until the shell fills. Pour 1/4 of the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish. Lay shells in single layer on top of enchilada sauce. Pour remaining sauce over manicotti shells. Add 1 cup warm water around the edges of dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and top with more cheese if you like and return to oven until cheese melts. Top with sour cream, sliced black olives and salsa verde. Enjoy!
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
- Be sure to drain the manicotti shells well before filling them.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite pasta sauce.
Conclusion:
This Mexican-style chicken manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, cheese, and salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more delicious. So what are you waiting for? Try this recipe today!
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