Chicken & Sausage Manicotti Recipe

Name: Chicken & Sausage Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce; 1-1/4 cups water; 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise; 4 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning; 2 packages (8 ounces each) uncooked manicotti shells; 1 pound fully cooked andouille or Italian sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
1-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chicken seasoning
2 packages (8 ounces each) uncooked manicotti shells
1 pound fully cooked andouille or Italian sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
2
Sprinkle chicken with basil and chicken seasoning. Stuff chicken into uncooked manicotti shells. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Arrange manicotti over sauce; sprinkle with sausage. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with cheeses.
3
Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375u00b0 for 55-65 minutes or until bubbly and pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
4
To use frozen manicotti: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 55-65 minutes or until chicken and pasta are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, 2 medium green peppers, chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Sausage 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.

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Chicken & Sausage Manicotti

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Variations & substitutions

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