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Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Nothing is better than an italian Chicken Manicotti that’s very filling! Fantastic recipe.

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Easy enough and full of flavor! My husband favorite italian dish!

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Italian food is the best! Try Italian Chicken Pasta and Italian Bomboloni. SO good!

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Ingredients:

10 manicotti noodles, cooked

8 oz ricotta cheese

1/2 cup 4% milkfat cottage cheese

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

2 cups shredded chicken breast

2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, basil, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken breast. Pulse about 5-6 times, or until fully combined.

Fold in mozzarella cheese and transfer to a large ziploc bag.

Pipe filling into each manicotti noodle and place into a large baking pan.

Pour marinara sauce over filled manicotti and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 18-20 minutes and serve.

RESULT:

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

LOOKS SO GOOD! doesn’t it?

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

SO GOOD!

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

YUMMMM!

Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

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Cheesy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
4.50 from 4 votes

Ingredients 

  • 10 manicotti noodles, cooked
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup 4% milkfat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, basil, thyme, garlic
    powder, onion powder, and chicken breast. Pulse about 5-6 times, or until fully
    combined.
  • Fold in mozzarella cheese and transfer to a large ziploc bag.
  • Pipe filling into each manicotti noodle and place into a large baking pan.
  • Pour marinara sauce over filled manicotti and sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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