Chicken, cheese, and spinach manicotti is a classic Italian dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This delicious and versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious chicken cheese spinach manicotti dish that will be the star of your next dinner party.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH CHICKEN MANICOTTI
Pepper and nutmeg spice up the rich sauce in this hearty pasta dish. I made this for my boyfriend on our first Valentine's Day. It was a big success-now we're married! -Amy Luce, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, chicken, spinach, ham, cheese, egg whites, basil, pepper and nutmeg; set aside. , Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine flour and broth in a large saucepan until smooth; gradually stir in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon 1 cup into chicken mixture. Add cheese to remaining sauce. , Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drain shells; stuff with chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN, CHEESE & SPINACH MANICOTTI
Take an Italian taste tour with our Chicken, Cheese & Spinach Manicotti. This stuffed spinach manicotti can even fit into your healthy eating plan!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine chicken and garlic in large bowl. Add spinach, cottage cheese, egg whites and 1/4 cup mozzarella; spoon into manicotti shells.
- Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with pasta sauce.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g
CHICKEN, CHEESE, & SPINACH MANICOTTI
Make and share this Chicken, Cheese, & Spinach Manicotti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Leigh J.
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 10 shells, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350^ F.
- Combine chicken and garlic in large bowl. Add spinach, cottage cheese, egg whites, and 1/4 cup mozzarella; spoon into manicotti shells.
- Place in 13x9 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with spaghetti sauce.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake 5 minutes or until melted. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 690.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 32.5
CHICKEN SPINACH MANICOTTI
This saucy pasta recipe is so easy and convenient; it's perfect for any busy weeknight. If you use your own precooked chicken, you'll need about a cup, diced. -Melissa Holmquist of Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Divide spinach in half; refrigerate one portion for another use. In a sieve or colander, drain remaining spinach, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; place in a small bowl. Add chicken; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder and brown sugar; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, stuff 1/4 cup chicken mixture into each uncooked manicotti shell. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until manicotti shells are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SHORTCUT CHICKEN MANICOTTI
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Provided by pie223
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until opaque and juices run clear.
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked chicken, egg, spinach, cottage cheese and Parmesan. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with chicken mixture. Arrange shells, not touching one another, in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk and Italian seasoning and stir until smooth. Pour over shells in dish and spread to cover completely. Carefully pour boiling water around the edge of the dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with Cheddar and parsley and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 825.6 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SPINACH CHEESE MANICOTTI
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
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
CHICKEN & SPINACH MANICOTTI
I LOVE Italian/pasta foods; however, I am NOT a fan of ricotta and cottage cheese! So, unfortunately there are times when I see something I really want to try but don't not knowing, OR knowing, what cheeses were used. So, after seeing this item at an Italian restaurant (which I didn't order because it contained ricotta cheese) I decided to create my own version by "borrowing" bits and pieces of recipes to create this dish...a DEFINITE family favorite! ENJOY =)
Provided by Chef Toujours
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 14 Manicotti, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine all ingredients (top 12 items) in large mixing bowl. Cook manicotti "per package directions" (I actually cook the manicotti for about a minute to a minute and a half LESS than what is directed for a firmer noodle - easier to stuff!). Drain and rinse pasta with cool water.
- Spray 2 - 13 x 9 casseroles w/cooking spray and place well-stuffed manicotti in casseroles.
- Coat manicotti with Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cover casseroles with foil and bake at 400 oF for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 189.9, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 16.5
SPINACH AND CHEESE MANICOTTI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: manicotti shells, shredded italian cheese blend, ricotta cheese, frozen cut spinach, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, himalayan sea salt, pepper, dry parsley flakes, dry oregano, dry basil, garlic powder, onion powder, marinara sauce, fresh thyme
Provided by Sarah LaDue
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook manicotti al dente. Then, rinse pasta with cool water and drain well.
- Stir together all the spinach blend ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
- In the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 (3 qt) glass baking dish, spread 1 ½ cups (390 G) pasta sauce along the bottom.
- Spoon spinach mixture into a piping or a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Snip 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the corner - you want it big enough to fill the manicotti and be able to let all the ingredients pass through without clogging the piping hole.
- Hold a manicotti shell in your hand and squeeze the filling inside the shell. Let it overflow just a bit on both sides.
- Place the filled shells into the bottom of the pan: if you run out of room in your pan, use a separate smaller pan to accommodate the extra.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
- Uncover dish and top with more sauce. Then, sprinkle remaining ½ cup Italian cheese blend on top of the sauce.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with thyme and add some fresh chives (optional) upon serving. Serve hot.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1099 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 87 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- To make the manicotti shells easier to fill, cook them slightly less than the package directions, until they are still slightly firm but pliable.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to fill the manicotti shells. This will make it easier to fill the shells evenly and prevent the filling from oozing out.
- If you don't have a large baking dish, you can bake the manicotti in two batches. Just be sure to cover the second batch with aluminum foil until the first batch is finished baking.
- Serve the manicotti with your favorite pasta sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto sauce are all good options.
- Leftover manicotti can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze manicotti for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Chicken cheese spinach manicotti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give chicken cheese spinach manicotti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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