Best 3 Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of cheesy chicken manicotti. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, velvety cheese, and pasta pockets that will leave you craving more. Whether you're an experienced chef or a novice cook, our comprehensive guide will empower you to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen. Discover the secrets to perfectly cooked chicken and the art of crafting delicate manicotti shells. We'll provide you with a step-by-step roadmap to achieving cheesy chicken manicotti that's bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 oz)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

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

CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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Our youngest daughter tweaked this recipe to our tastes. To stuff the shells, we cut off the end of a disposable cake-decorating bag and slipped the filling inside. It worked like a charm. No mess!-Gale Sparling, Pembroke, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 manicotti shells
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
FILLING:
1 large egg
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soup, cream, sour cream, water, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread about 3/4 cup into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In another bowl, combine the egg, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, chicken, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and pepper., Drain manicotti shells; stuff each with about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce. Pour remaining sauce over the shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with chives if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY CHICKEN MANICOTTI (OAMC)



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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

1 (28 1/2 ounce) bag breaded chicken tenders
3 (8 ounce) packages manicotti, uncooked
3 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
2 (8 ounce) bags shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
1 (30 ounce) low-fat ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups water

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in the filling.
  • Be sure to cook the manicotti shells al dente so that they don't become mushy.
  • To prevent the manicotti from sticking together, lightly coat them with olive oil or cooking spray before baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish large enough to fit all of the manicotti, you can bake them in batches.
  • Serve the manicotti with your favorite marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken manicotti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make this dish at home and impress your family and friends.

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