Chicken Manicotti Recipe
Tender pasta shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and juicy chicken, baked in rich tomato sauce and topped with golden parmesan—this Chicken Manicotti is cozy, cheesy, and full of comfort.
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Calories: 341kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large pot (to boil manicotti)
- Baking dish (9x13 inch recommended)
- Spoon or piping bag (for stuffing manicotti)
- Oven
- Cheese Grater
- Foil (for covering during baking)
Ingredients
- 14 pieces Manicotti cooked according to package
- 2 cups ricotta cheese skim
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 4-5 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook manicotti shells as per package, drain, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, shredded chicken, eggs, shredded parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the cooked manicotti shells with the mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread crushed tomatoes over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place stuffed manicotti in the dish and pour remaining tomato sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan and a dash of Italian seasoning.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 550mg | Iron: 2mg