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Cheesy Chicken Manicotti

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti: A Family Favorite You'll Crave

Delicious Cheesy Chicken Manicotti filled with chicken and ricotta, topped with marinara and mozzarella. Perfect cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Manicotti Pasta Shells Ensure they're al dente
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly shredded melts beautifully
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Can be omitted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced or garlic powder for substitute
For the Sauce
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Use homemade or store-bought
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Can substitute with basil or oregano
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt Salt pasta water generously
For Baking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Grease the baking dish
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Greased Baking Dish
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or piping bag
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cheesy Chicken Manicotti
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot, add the manicotti shells, cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente, drain and lay flat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper, mix thoroughly.
  4. Fill each manicotti shell using a spoon or piping bag, placing them seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Pour marinara sauce generously over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable by substituting chicken with turkey or vegetables. It's perfect for leftovers and meal prep.

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