CHICKEN MANICOTTI WITH CHIVE CREAM SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 9

12 packaged dried manicotti shells
1 8-ounce container soft-style cream cheese with chives and onion
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (10 ounces)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 of a 7-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and sliced, or one 4-ounce jar diced pimiento, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain shells; rinse with cold water. Drain again. 2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small heavy saucepan melt cream cheese over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Slowly add milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in Romano or Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. 3. For filling, in a medium mixing bowl stir together 3/4 cup of the sauce, the chicken, broccoli, roasted red sweet pepper or pimiento, and pepper. Using a small spoon, carefully fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup of the filling. 4. Arrange the filled shells in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil. 5. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 6 main-dish servings. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and stuff manicotti. Pour sauce over shells. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and chill up to 12 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Nutrition Facts * Calories396, * Total Fat (g)18, * Saturated Fat (g)9, * Cholesterol (mg)92, * Sodium (mg)257, * Carbohydrate (g)31, * Protein (g)25, * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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