Creamy Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the manicotti shells according to package instructions.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the chicken and cheese mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Pour the sauce over the stuffed manicotti shells.
• STEP 5.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the manicotti shells are heated through.
• STEP 6.Let the manicotti cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
• STEP 7.Serve the creamy chicken manicotti hot and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• To make the filling easier to handle, you can use a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off to fill the manicotti shells.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Leftover manicotti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat the manicotti, place it in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover manicotti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat the manicotti, place it in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the creamy chicken manicotti hot and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.