Chicken Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided; 6 ounces frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup whole milk; 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar; 6 uncooked manicotti shells; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided
6 ounces frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
6 uncooked manicotti shells
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Divide spinach in half; refrigerate one portion for another use. In a sieve or colander, drain remaining spinach, squeezing to remove excess liquid. Pat dry; place in a small bowl. Add chicken; set aside.
2
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder and brown sugar; cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
3
Meanwhile, stuff 1/4 cup chicken mixture into each uncooked manicotti shell. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange manicotti over sauce; top with remaining sauce.
4
Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until manicotti shells are tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided, 6 ounces frozen diced cooked chicken breast, thawed, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Spinach Manicotti

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