CHICKEN MANICOTTI WITH WHITE SAUCE

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I like making this dish for special occasions. You can also use low-fat ingredients, and it turns out just as good. -Liz Lorch, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon butter
14 manicotti shells, cooked and drained
SAUCE:
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken. In a small skillet, cook onion and mushrooms in butter until tender; add to chicken mixture. Stuff into manicotti shells., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese just until melted. , Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in each of 2 greased 11x7-in. dishes. Top with stuffed shells and remaining sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 44g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Usama Rapper
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I served this recipe with a side of dessert and it was a great meal.


RABICAT RASTA
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I served this recipe with a side of fruit and it was a great meal.


Elia Jean
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I served this recipe with a side of vegetables and it was a great meal.


Brandin Roar
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I served this recipe with a side of pasta and it was a great meal.


Ruddra Vai
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I served this recipe with a side of rice and it was a great meal.


Gerald Lilly
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I served this recipe with a side of bread and it was a great meal.


Aslam Khan
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I served this recipe with a side salad and it was a great meal.


BRIAN Whiteside
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I broiled this recipe for 5 minutes and it was perfect.


samaria kyegombe
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I baked this recipe for 30 minutes and it was perfect.


Zeeshan Hadir
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I made this recipe in a 9x13 inch pan and it was the perfect size.


Money Beast
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I used a different type of cheese for the filling and it turned out great.


Sharmila Shahi
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I added some spinach and mushrooms to the filling and it was a great addition.


Raza Muhammad
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I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of chicken and it was still very good.


Cheryl Lewis
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti were delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Baale Emmanuel
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I'm not a huge fan of manicotti, but I tried this recipe and it was really good. The sauce was especially flavorful.


Thomas Leboondedieu665
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. Everyone raved about how good it was.


Kenny Kehinde
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This was my first time making manicotti and it was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and the dish turned out delicious.


Christopher Royal
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Dharmendra Thakur
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.