Super Easy Chicken Manicotti
Treat your family to a comforting Italian-inspired dinner with this Super Easy Chicken Manicotti recipe! Perfectly tender manicotti shells are stuffed with a creamy, flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. Topped with a generous layer of rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, this baked pasta dish is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a convenient piping method for filling the shells, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinner gatherings. Serve with a crisp side salad and warm garlic bread for a restaurant-worthy feast at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Manicotti shells
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the manicotti shells for 4-5 minutes, just until softened but not fully cooked. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the chicken and cheese mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the mixture into each manicotti shell until it is filled.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Arrange the filled manicotti shells in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the manicotti shells, ensuring they are fully covered to prevent drying out during baking.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese for added richness.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly browned.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Super Easy Chicken Manicotti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.3 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 2675 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 228.0 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2153 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
