Chicken Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves (loosely Chopped); 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts, Chopped; 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 15 Manicotti Shells; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 1 cup Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium; 3/4 cups Milk Or Cream; 2 cans Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz. Each; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Sugar, White Or Brown; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves (loosely Chopped)
2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts, Chopped
1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
15 Manicotti Shells
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
1 cup Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium
3/4 cups Milk Or Cream
2 cans Tomato Sauce, 15 Oz. Each
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Sugar, White Or Brown
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Mix together 2 cups chopped spinach, 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
3
Stuff mixture into 15 manicotti shells and set them aside.
4
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
5
Whisk in the flour.
6
Continue whisking until smooth.
7
Add 1 cup chicken broth.
8
Add cream and stir until smooth.
9
Stir in tomato sauce.
10
Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and sugar.
11
Stir well and simmer until just thickened.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
14
Pour 1/2 cup of sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
15
Put stuffed shells in dish.
16
Pour the remaining sauce over the manicotti shells until all the shells are generously covered.
17
Youll probably have some sauce leftover.
18
I like to refrigerate the leftover sauce and make spaghetti the next day!
19
It also makes a great dip for breadsticks.
20
Bake your dish, covered with foil, at 350F for 35 minutes.
21
Remove from oven, remove the foil and top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
22
Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
23
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
24
Enjoy!

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Baby Spinach Leaves (loosely Chopped), 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts, Chopped, 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 15 Manicotti Shells, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions