Chicken Manicotti With Red Pepper Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Manicotti With Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large manicotti; 1 -2 tablespoon oil; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up (reduced fat is okay); 3/4 cup half-and-half cream or 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup roasted sweet red pepper, chopped, more if desired; 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained (optional); 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups diced cooked turkey; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained; 2 -3 tablespoons thinly sliced onions; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 large manicotti
1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up (reduced fat is okay)
3/4 cup half-and-half cream or 3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup roasted sweet red pepper, chopped, more if desired
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained (optional)
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
2 -3 tablespoons thinly sliced onions
salt and pepper

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
3
Cook the pasta until tender; drain and rinse under cold water, toss with 1-2 Tbsp oil so the pasta won't stick together; set aside.
4
Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a heavy-bottomed small saucepan, stir the cream cheese and 1/4 cup half and half over med-low heat until smooth.
5
Stir in remaining half and half cream.
6
Stir in the sweet peppers OR pimiento (if using), and Parmesan cheese; heat through, and mix.
7
For the filling, in a large bowl, stir together 3/4 cup of the sauce (set the remaining sauce aside), the cooked chicken, broccoli, onion, salt and pepper.
8
Using a small spoon, stuff each manicotti with about 1/4 cup of the filling.
9
Place in the prepared baking dish.
10
Bake, covered for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
11
Place 2 manicotti on each serving plate, spoon sauce over the shells.
12
NOTE:If desired, fresh minced garlic may be added to the cream sauce.

635

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large manicotti, 1 -2 tablespoon oil, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up (reduced fat is okay), 3/4 cup half-and-half cream or 3/4 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Chicken Manicotti With Red Pepper Cream Sauce 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 With Red Pepper Cream Sauce

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