Description
Chicken Manicotti Alfredo is a creamy and indulgent dish that transforms your pasta nights into a delightful culinary experience. Each bite reveals tender manicotti stuffed with flavorful chicken, fresh spinach, and rich ricotta, all enveloped in velvety Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe promises to impress your loved ones while creating lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 manicotti pasta tubes
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook manicotti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix chicken-spinach combination with ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill each manicotti tube with the chicken filling using a piping bag or spoon and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the stuffed manicotti and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed manicotti (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg