Chicken Manicotti Alfredo
Chicken Manicotti Alfredo is a comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender pasta tubes filled with savory chicken, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella, all enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. This family favorite is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe guarantees smiles around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook manicotti until al dente (about 7 minutes).
- In a skillet, cook diced chicken over medium heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and fresh spinach.
- Stuff each manicotti shell with the mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over stuffed shells and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed manicotti (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different cheeses such as gouda for additional flavor.