Greek Stuffed Manicotti Recipe

Name: Greek Stuffed Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 manicotti; 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts, and chopped; 1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped; 10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped small; 1/2 cup feta, crumbled; 10 kalamata olives, pitted and minced; 1/3 cup Italian parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 -2 garlic clove, pressed; Sauce; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 teaspoons lemon zest (or more); 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken stock; salt; Toppings and Garnish; top with more feta or mozzarella cheese; 1 dash italian seasoning (optional); garnish with remaining parsley

Servings: persons

14 manicotti
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts, and chopped
1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped small
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
10 kalamata olives, pitted and minced
1/3 cup Italian parsley, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, pressed
Sauce
1 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons lemon zest (or more)
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
salt
Toppings and Garnish
top with more feta or mozzarella cheese
1 dash italian seasoning (optional)
garnish with remaining parsley

1
Cook manicotti noodles as per directions, but just undercooked so they are easy to handle and won't split easy upon stuffing.
2
Mix together chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, half of the Italian parsley, olive oil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and garlic. Add salt if desired.
3
Stuff filling into noodles with small spoon so they don't break and they fill completely.
4
Sauce:
5
Mix together yogurt, heavy cream, chicken stock. Pour into saucepan and allow to simmer and reduce down. Add lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Remove from heat.
6
Place some sauce on the bottom of baking dish.
7
Line dish with stuffed noodles and pour remaining sauce over.
8
Sprinkle with Feta or mozzarella cheese.
9
Garnish with remaining parsley.
10
Bake at 350u00b0F for 25 minutes until bubbling.

547

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 manicotti, 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts, and chopped, 1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped, 10 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped small, and more.

Yes, Greek Stuffed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Stuffed Manicotti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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