CHICKEN ALFREDO MANICOTTI
We save some time by piping the chicken, cheese and spinach filling directly into uncooked manicotti shells, then letting them bake to perfection in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce. Comfort pasta at its best.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the Alfredo sauce: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
- Add the garlic and leeks to the skillet with the remaining bacon fat and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half, Parmesan, crushed red pepper and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and cook until the sauce is thickened and the cheese is melted and fully incorporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and season with salt and black pepper.
- For the filling: Add the spinach, ricotta, chicken, Italian blend cheese, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to a large bowl and mix until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a large disposable piping bag (or resealable plastic bag) and snip a large hole at the end of the bag.
- For the pasta: Spoon 1 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a flameproof (not glass) 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pipe the filling into both ends of the uncooked manicotti shells until filled and arrange them in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce, reserved bacon and Italian blend cheese. Cover with foil and bake until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is cooked, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the foil. Turn the oven to broil. Broil until the top is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with more chopped parsley.
CHICKEN MANICOTTI
When one of my friends came home from the hospital with her newborn, I sent over this freezer casserole. She and her family raved over how good it was. Try substituting olives for mushrooms or using veal instead of chicken. -Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Rub garlic powder over chicken; cut into 1-in. strips. Stuff chicken into manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Place 8 stuffed manicotti shells in each dish. Sprinkle with sausage and mushrooms. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cheese., Drizzle water around the edge of each dish. Cover and bake 45-55 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and pasta is tender. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 1 month. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI (LOW-FAT)
Make and share this Easy Chicken Manicotti (low-fat) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in a 9X13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle garlic and Italian seasoning over chicken.
- Insert chicken into manicotti shells.
- Place shells in baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce evenly over manicotti shells, covering completely.
- Sprinkle with mushrooms and cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours to help soften pasta.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour or until pasta is tender.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 883, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12.1, Protein 32.5
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
EASY CHICKEN STUFFED MANICOTTI
Chicken Alfredo, manicotti style.
Provided by Jessica P.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix Alfredo sauce and water in a bowl; spread about 1/3 sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken tenders with garlic powder and stuff chicken into manicotti shells; arrange manicotti in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining 2/3 sauce over manicotti and sprinkle with steak seasoning. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until pasta is tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over manicotti. Continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1666.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHICKEN MANICOTTI ALFREDO
A very rich Italian pasta dish. Bottled Alfredo sauce can be used to speed preparation, if desired.
Provided by Jeff Ellison
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, marinate chicken with vinegar, olive oil, and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Saute in a little olive oil until done. Set aside.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, and ground black pepper, and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low. Add grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Set Alfredo sauce aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, marjoram, and basil. Mix in cooked chicken.
- Stuff cooked manicotti shells with chicken and ricotta mixture. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with half of the Alfredo sauce. Place stuffed shells on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Top with one cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 196.8 mg, Fat 59.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 29.7 g, Sodium 810.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
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
SUPER EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Make ahead a freeze, great to have on hand for weekdays. Or for a busy weekend. I usually make 2 freeze one.
Provided by Dancer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread about 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
- Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken.
- Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary.
- Place shells on spaghetti sauce in dish.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over shells, covering completely.
- Sprinkle with olives and cheese. STOP HERE.
- TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR: Cover unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil.
- and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
- TO STORE IN FREEZER: Wrap unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil and label.
- Freeze no longer than 1 month.
- TO COOK FROM REFRIGERATOR: About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake in covered baking dish about 1 hour, or until shells are tender.
- TO COOK FROM FREEZER: About 1 1/2 hours before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake in covered baking dish about 1 1/2 hours or until shells are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1131.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 37.5
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