CHICKEN & SAUSAGE MANICOTTI

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Here's a scrumptious meal-in-one the whole gang will love. For a change, try it with ground turkey or beef instead of the sausage. -Fran Scott, Birmingham, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 casseroles (7 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 packages (8 ounces each) uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound fully cooked andouille or Italian sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water., Sprinkle chicken with basil and chicken seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Arrange manicotti over sauce; sprinkle with sausage. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheeses., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until bubbly and pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen manicotti: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until chicken and pasta are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Shuvam tiwari Shuvam tiwari
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the manicotti. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Debbie Phillips
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This recipe is easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! The filling was creamy and flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jeffrey Hooper
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The manicotti are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Hassan Larkoh
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This recipe is a keeper! The manicotti were delicious and the filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sashan Shrestha
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the manicotti. The filling was delicious and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


mdsaiful tuhin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! The filling was creamy and flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sharmin Aktar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken sausage, but I loved this recipe! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I especially loved the addition of the sundried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice tang. I will defi


Hasti Rezaei
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage. I had some leftover from a party and I wasn't sure what to do with it. I found this recipe online and it was perfect! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delici


Trevor Matheny
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I've made this chicken sausage manicotti recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The manicotti shells are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and Italian seasoning to the filling


Chris Nelson
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This chicken sausage manicotti recipe was a hit! The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I especially loved the addition of the sundried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice tang. I will definitely be maki