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Cheesy Chicken Manicotti

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti: A Comforting Family Favorite

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti is a warm, comforting dish that wraps tender pasta tubes around a delightful filling of shredded chicken and ricotta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Manicotti
  • 12 pieces Manicotti Pasta Shells Boil until al dente
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Leftover turkey or cooked beef can be substitutes
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used for a different texture
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella is ideal
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated or shredded varieties
For Flavoring
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Oregano and basil can work as substitutes
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use liberally in pasta water
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the manicotti shells for 7-8 minutes until al dente.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each manicotti shell with the chicken mixture.
  5. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish and place the stuffed manicotti in it.
  6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the manicotti and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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