PESTO-CHICKEN MANICOTTI

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Clever steps and easy ingredients, like prepared pesto and pre-cut chicken tenders, help you make perfect stuffed pasta in less time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (1 1/4 lb) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) (14 tenders)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
14 uncooked manicotti pasta shells (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, water and garlic powder. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread about one-third (1 cup) of the pasta sauce mixture.
  • In medium bowl, sprinkle chicken tenders with Italian seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce mixture evenly over shells, covering completely.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato. Serve with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Linda Mackintosh
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Patrick Lloyd
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Paco Diaz
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Thabang Hemilton
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Samuel Makanjuola
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


pinewoodgamer7652
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Najeeb Najeeb ullah
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


hunter Fasteson
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Efrain Maldonado
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


md. ratonali
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was flavorful and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Italian dish.


Hollie Bowen
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the pesto chicken filling and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy It


Laycine Pongo
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This was a great recipe! The pesto sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The manicotti shells were a little tricky to work with, but overall this was a great dish. I will definitely be making it again!


Dayna King
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The pesto chicken filling is so flavorful and the manicotti shells are cooked perfectly. I love that this dish can be made ahead of time and baked when you're ready to serve. It's a great


Shokat Aill
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This was my first time making manicotti, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the pesto chicken filling, which was very flavorful. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the wh


Esther Eduok
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I followed the recipe exactly and the manicotti turned out amazing! The pesto chicken filling was so flavorful and creamy, and the manicotti shells were cooked perfectly. The whole dish was a hit with my family, and I will definitely be making it aga


Ongchu Sherpa
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This was a great recipe! The pesto chicken filling was easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I especially liked the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes, which a


Majarul Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of manicotti, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto and chicken filling was incredibly flavorful, and the cheese topping added the perfect amount of richness. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the whole dish c


Tumwine Eli
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This pesto chicken manicotti was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the pesto adding a vibrant freshness and the chicken providing a savory richness. The manicotti shells were cooked to perfection, al dente and tende