Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti for a cozy dinner at home
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
8 ounces manicotti
1/2 cup ricotta cheese ( can use light )
1/2 cup cottage cheese ( can use light )
1 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix
4 garlic cloves
2 -3 tablespoons garlic salt ( and more to taste )
2 cups Italian cheese blend
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
700
Sugar
5g
Fat
42g
Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The chicken provides a good source of protein, while the ricotta and Parmesan-Romano cheeses add rich, savory flavors. This dish is also a great way to impress dinner guests as it looks and tastes impressive, yet is surprisingly easy to make.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Cook the manicotti according to package instructions until al dente.
3.In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan-Romano cheese mix, garlic cloves, and 2-3 tablespoons of garlic salt. Blend until smooth.
4.Cut the chicken into small pieces and sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through.
5.Mix the chicken into the cheese mixture.
6.Stuff the manicotti with the chicken and cheese mixture. Place them in a baking dish.
7.Pour the heavy cream over the manicotti.
8.Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over the top.
9.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti is a delicious and filling meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
The combination of chicken, ricotta, and Parmesan-Romano cheeses makes for a rich and flavorful dish.

Leftovers can be easily reheated for a quick and tasty meal the next day.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy as it contains heavy cream and cheese.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Manicotti may also be difficult to stuff if you are not used to working with pasta shells.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Chicken Baked Ricotta Manicotti is not a superfood, it does contain protein from the chicken and some vitamins and minerals from the cheese. It should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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