CHICKEN & SAUSAGE MANICOTTI

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Here's a scrumptious meal-in-one the whole gang will love. For a change, try it with ground turkey or beef instead of the sausage. -Fran Scott, Birmingham, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 casseroles (7 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 packages (8 ounces each) uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound fully cooked andouille or Italian sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water., Sprinkle chicken with basil and chicken seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Arrange manicotti over sauce; sprinkle with sausage. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheeses., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until bubbly and pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen manicotti: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until chicken and pasta are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Taytay Rousseau
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The manicotti were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them.


Fredrick Sibwoga Kombo
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly.


SaRdAr Ayaz Ali Babar
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


king Tayo Adeola
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The chicken sausage filling was especially flavorful.


Rocky Efe
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The manicotti were delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them.


Fazal Ameen
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly.


Sonam Jha
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ratul khan Ratul khan
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The chicken sausage filling was especially flavorful.


Julie's Gardeners Beehive
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This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was worth it. The manicotti were delicious and everyone loved them.


Yaseer Lawson
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken sausage, but this dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect.


Abdurrahman Nasir
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!


Yeshwanth
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


carol Mwangura
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This was my first time making manicotti and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Floyd
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I love manicotti and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken sausage filling was flavorful and moist, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Meharab Khan
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This chicken sausage manicotti was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.