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.

Abdul Jaleel
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken manicotti is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


school of driving
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This was my first time making chicken manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Gregory Northcote
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Ahmed ROmanGO
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This was a great recipe! The chicken manicotti was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Evan Latimer
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The chicken manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


md dalower hossain
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken manicotti was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nougaisse Hermite
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken manicotti is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Z'Riyah Robinson
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This was my first time making chicken manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Martie Schoeman
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Al Hakim
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This was a great recipe! The chicken manicotti was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Timau Tauman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! The chicken manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Bonita Morgan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken manicotti was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Vidal Kalim
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The chicken manicotti is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


Abstract creations
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This was my first time making chicken manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Mohamed Menazea
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken manicotti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


DESIRE EJIOFOR
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This was a great recipe! The chicken manicotti was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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