Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Name: Chicken Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup flour; 2 ¼ cups chicken stock; 1 ½ cups skim milk; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt (optional); ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; ¾ cup celery, chopped fairly finely; ¾ cup onion, chopped; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 12 manicotti, cooked

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons margarine
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup flour
2 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups skim milk
1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup celery, chopped fairly finely
¾ cup onion, chopped
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
12 manicotti, cooked

1
Melt 3 T margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic and cook until it starts to sizzle.
3
Add the flour and stir one minute (no browning).
4
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of chicken stock and the milk until it comes to a boil.
5
Cook and stir one minute more.
6
Remove all but 2 cups of the sauce and set aside.
7
To the remaining 2 cups of sauce add the cheese and stir over low heat until it melts; set aside.
8
In a skillet, saute the onion and celery in the remaining 1/4 cup chicken stock until it is soft, about 15 minutes.
9
Combine the vegetables and chicken with the cheeseless sauce.
10
Carefully fill each manicotti shell with 1/3 cup filling and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
11
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the manicotti and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes til hot and bubbly.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons margarine, 1 garlic clove, minced, ½ cup flour, 2 ¼ cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Manicotti

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