Chicken-And-Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Chicken-And-Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken; 3/4 cup finely chopped smoked ham (about 1/4 pound); 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large egg whites; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; Sauce:; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 12 cooked manicotti; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

Filling:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup finely chopped smoked ham (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large egg whites
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
Sauce:
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
12 cooked manicotti
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
To prepare filling, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Combine onion mixture, chicken, and next 7 ingredients (chicken through spinach) in a medium bowl.
3
To prepare sauce, combine Chicken Stock and the next 4 ingredients (stock through ground red pepper) in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a small bowl; gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir 1 cup sauce into chicken mixture in bowl. Add 1/2 cup cheese to sauce in pan, stirring well until mixture is smooth.
4
Spoon chicken mixture into cooked manicotti (about 1/3 cup per manicotti). Arrange stuffed manicotti in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour cheese sauce over manicotti. Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

670

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken-And-Spinach Manicotti falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-And-Spinach Manicotti

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