PESTO-CHICKEN MANICOTTI

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Clever steps and easy ingredients, like prepared pesto and pre-cut chicken tenders, help you make perfect stuffed pasta in less time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (1 1/4 lb) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) (14 tenders)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
14 uncooked manicotti pasta shells (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, water and garlic powder. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread about one-third (1 cup) of the pasta sauce mixture.
  • In medium bowl, sprinkle chicken tenders with Italian seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce mixture evenly over shells, covering completely.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato. Serve with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Leen Rayyan
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The results were delicious.


Cecilia Tsholofelo
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I had some trouble finding manicotti shells, but I was able to find them at a specialty grocery store.


Abdulla Shek
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The instructions were very easy to follow. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Julio Ramirez
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the pesto sauce. The chicken and cheese filling was also a bit dry. I would recommend using a more moist chicken breast.


Takara Munnings
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto sauce was very flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and cheese filling. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Azola Landela
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy Italian meal.


Suraya Suraya
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I loved this recipe! The pesto sauce was so flavorful, and the chicken and cheese filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sandra chisom
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This dish was very time-consuming to make. I would not recommend it for a weeknight meal. However, the results were delicious, so it would be worth it for a special occasion.


Richard Davido
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the pesto sauce and in the chicken and cheese filling.


AKASH JADOON
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my manicotti shells were undercooked. I would recommend cooking the shells for a few minutes longer than the recipe states.


Adee Rajpoot
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to the pesto sauce. The chicken and cheese filling was also a bit dry. I would recommend using a more moist chicken breast.


Better Boy
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto sauce was very flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken and cheese filling. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jonathan Troy
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and cheese filling was perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make I


Soniya Mahi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The presentation was beautiful, and the taste was even better. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Irfan Hero
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This dish was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly, and the filling was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Lilliluxe Luxeluxe
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The pesto sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken and cheese filling is perfect. My friends and family love it!


Talha Naseer
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This pesto chicken manicotti recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.