Best 7 Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti Recipes

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Chicken baked ricotta manicotti is a delightful dish that is sure to please any palate. Its combination of tender chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and flavorful tomato sauce creates a satisfying and memorable meal. This classic Italian dish can be made at home with relative ease, and the results are well worth the effort. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious chicken baked ricotta manicotti that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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Very easy quick yet tasty dinner. My guest can never believe I made this myself, and my husband can't get enough.

Provided by Pieki2cute

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 manicotti, cooked
1 (16 ounce) jar of favorite spaghetti sauce
8 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine parmesan and ricotta cheese, chicken and spices.
  • Fill each manicotti shell with mixture.
  • In the bottom of a rectangular casserole dish, spread a about 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce around.
  • Now place filled manicotti shells in dish.
  • Top with 4 pieces of mozzarella cheese.
  • Now pour the rest of spaghetti sauce over the top.
  • Place the other 4 slices of mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover dish tightly with tin foil and bake for about 30-35 mins in a 350 degree oven.
  • Take the tin foil off and bake for another 5 or 10 minutes.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN BAKED RICOTTA MANICOTTI



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A baked pasta dish that will leave you craving more. Its cheesy thick and delicious. Sometimes I use light or fat free ricotta and cottage cheese then sub butter milk for the cream to make it less rich.

Provided by Juliansmommy

Categories     Manicotti

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
8 ounces manicotti
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (can use light)
1/2 cup cottage cheese (can use light)
1 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix
4 garlic cloves
2 -3 tablespoons garlic salt (and more to taste)
2 cups Italian cheese blend
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into small cubes.
  • Chop garlic very fine.
  • Cook chicken and garlic with olive oil and garlic salt. When done set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Boil water and cook manicotti according to box directions.
  • Mix ricotta,cottage cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan mix and salt to taste.
  • Add cooked chicken.
  • Take manicotti pasta and stuff with mixture.
  • Set in non-stick bake pan in rows (it should fill bottom of pan).
  • If there is any stuffing left over, layer it on top.
  • Pour heavy cream over until all is covered (do not have to use all of it). Then top with cheese and remaining parmesan mix cheese and bake for 25 minutes then raise heat to 375°F for 8-15 more minutes depending on how brown and bubbly you like the top.
  • Enjoy with garlic bread, salad or your favorite side items.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 309.6, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 23.5

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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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

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety)
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

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

CHICKEN MANICOTTI ALFREDO



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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

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
1 (12 ounce) package manicotti pasta
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN MANICOTTI



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Combining an Italian pasta and Mexican ingredients creates an exceptional dish. This recipe is well liked even in Cajun Country. -Larry Phillips, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 uncooked manicotti shells
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup salsa, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook manicotti according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, ricotta cheese, olives, parsley, pimientos, green onion, garlic and pepper sauce. Drain manicotti; fill with chicken mixture. , Spread 1/4 cup salsa in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with manicotti shells and the remaining 1/2 cyoo salsa. , Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and bake until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI



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My husband says this dish is restaurant quality. It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator overnight. Very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.

Provided by Ernie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup minced onion
1 egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1409.9 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
8 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
4 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; stuff cheese mixture under skin., Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 79g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the manicotti easier to fill, use a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Be careful not to overcook the manicotti, as they can become tough and rubbery.
  • If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute it with cottage cheese.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, you can use roasted vegetables instead of chicken.
  • To save time, you can use store-bought marinara sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti a try.

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