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
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Sarita Majhi
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! Will definitely make again!
Humair Hashim
[email protected]I thought the manicotti was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Hayat Sirage
[email protected]This was the best manicotti I've ever had! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Yamaha Riasat
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I thought this manicotti was delicious! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Spang's World
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler manicotti recipe next time.
Oliver William
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The manicotti was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Delaney camari
[email protected]The manicotti was a bit too dry for my liking. I would add more sauce next time.
Abu bakar Jani
[email protected]I thought the manicotti was a bit bland. I would add more spices to the filling next time.
Anne powers
[email protected]The manicotti was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Mangi Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the manicotti turned out great! I would recommend using a little more cheese in the filling.
Razaz Jubara
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The manicotti was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
John Nehale
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The spinach was perfectly cooked and added a nice flavor to the manicotti.
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[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about it. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Getahun Abate
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! My family loved it. The manicotti shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.
Bella Sanchez
[email protected]This spinach chicken manicotti was an absolute delight! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of spinach, chicken, and cheese.