Best 6 Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of cheesy chicken manicotti, a delectable dish that combines the richness of cheese, the tender texture of chicken, and the savory notes of Italian herbs. This slow-cooker recipe offers a hassle-free approach to creating a hearty and comforting meal that will delight your taste buds. Discover the secret to perfectly cooked manicotti shells, filled with a delectable mixture of chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, and a blend of aromatic spices. Bathed in a luscious tomato sauce and topped with a generous layer of melted mozzarella, these manicotti emerge from the slow cooker as a golden masterpiece. Elevate your culinary skills with this detailed recipe, accompanied by stunning photos that guide you through each step of the process. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this cheesy chicken manicotti is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Additional Recipes:
1. **Chicken Alfredo Manicotti**: Experience a creamy twist on the classic manicotti with this recipe. A luscious Alfredo sauce, made from a combination of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter, envelops the manicotti shells, creating a velvety and indulgent dish.
2. **Spinach and Mushroom Manicotti**: For a vegetarian delight, try this spinach and mushroom-filled manicotti. Fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, and a blend of herbs are combined to create a flavorful filling, complemented by a rich tomato sauce.
3. **Three-Cheese Manicotti**: Indulge in a symphony of cheese with this three-cheese manicotti. A combination of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses creates a smooth and decadent filling, while a creamy tomato sauce adds a touch of acidity.
4. **Baked Manicotti**: If you prefer a crispy texture, try this baked manicotti recipe. The manicotti shells are filled with a mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and ground beef, then baked in a tomato sauce until golden brown and bubbly.
5. **Manicotti Soup**: Enjoy the comforting flavors of manicotti in a hearty soup. This recipe combines manicotti shells, chicken broth, vegetables, and a blend of herbs to create a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold day.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
This slow-cooker cheesy manicotti is easy enough for dinner anytime, but it's also delicious enough to be the shining star of your next get-together.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, garlic salt and red pepper flakes; stir in 1/4 cup of the basil. Spoon into quart-sized resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 3/4 inch tip off bag. Pipe filling into manicotti shells.
- Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Spread about one-third of the sauce mixture in slow cooker. Place 7 of the filled manicotti shells in pasta sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Spoon another one-third of the sauce mixture over shells. Top with remaining 7 filled manicotti shells; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining one-third of sauce mixture.
- Cover; cook 2 to 3 hours on High heat setting or until shells are tender. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER TWO-MEAT MANICOTTI
I wanted to create my ideal version of a stuffed manicotti, which requires a fantastic filling and a meat sauce to die for. This recipe is the final result, and I don't mind saying it's a huge success! -Shalimar Wiech, Glassport, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h45m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms, peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan. , In the same skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushroom mixture and spaghetti sauce; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs and seasonings. Stuff into uncooked manicotti shells., Spread 2-1/4 cups sauce onto the bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange five stuffed manicotti shells over sauce; repeat two times, using four shells on the top layer. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until pasta is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 1609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN
It's Thanksgiving in one pot! Except it's chicken!
Provided by Leslie Conklin-Rosoff
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease a slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Place a layer of Swiss cheese over the bottom. Add a layer of chicken breasts. Repeat layers.
- Place milk, mushroom soup, butter, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Mix well and pour over chicken and cheese. Spread stuffing on top.
- Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 985.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI (OAMC)
This is a very modified version of recipe #120007. I use banquet chicken tenders because they are longer than the other brands and I put in one per manicotti and I had two leftover. This will make 5-6 8"x8" pans of manicotti depending on how many you put in each pan. I make five.
Provided by Jadelabyrinth
Categories Chicken
Time 2h25m
Yield 5 pans, 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using one jar of sauce, spread an equal amount of sauce on the bottom of each 8"x8" pan.
- Using a butter knife spread a thin coat of ricotta cheese inside each manicotti noodle.
- Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, choose which end to stuff from wisely, the tenders will fit but you have to squeeze them in gently.
- Fill in the ends of the manicotti with the remaining ricotta cheese.
- Place shells on spaghetti sauce in dish. To make five pans place 8-9 in each pan. To make 6 pans, place 7 in each pan.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Add 1/4 cup of water to each pan.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. STOP HERE.
- TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR: Cover the unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil. Refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
- TO STORE IN FREEZER: Wrap unbaked manicotti tightly with labeled aluminum foil Or cover with foil and place in a labeled freezer bag. Freeze no longer than 1 month.
- TO COOK FROM REFRIGERATOR: Heat oven to 350 degrees and cook covered pan for 1 hour and fifteen minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- TO COOK FROM FREEZER: Heat oven to 350 degrees and cook covered pan for 1 hour and 50 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN
Almost too easy, the chicken cooks in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is delicious over noodles. This freezes well, too
Provided by Kathleen Traylor
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Mix the undiluted soups together with the garlic powder and pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours , until chicken is tender.
- Serve with the delicious sauce over rice or noodles.
SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
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
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
Tips:
- For a crispier manicotti, brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before baking.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake the manicotti in a preheated 375°F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- To make the dish ahead of time, assemble the manicotti and freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer the manicotti to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, thaw the manicotti overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, bake according to the recipe instructions.
- This dish can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can add your favorite vegetables to the filling, such as spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms. You can also use a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina.
Conclusion:
Cheesy chicken manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy pasta shells, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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