KAT'S CHICKEN MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Kat's Chicken Manicotti with Cheese Sauce image

Provided by Kathy Griffin

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 rotisserie chicken, deboned ( or bake your own)
1 pkg manicotti shells
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium onion, chopped
2 clove garlic minced
4 roma tomatoes( seeded and diced)
3 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped ( optional)
1/2 c sour cream
CHEESE SAUCE
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 c heavy cream
2 c grated mozzarella or fontina cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. De-bone chicken, place in medium mixing bowl, set aside. In a small saute pan, heat oil and add onions, cook until almost tender, add garlic and saute a few more minutes, add to chicken. Add cilantro(optional)tomatoes, sour cream, mix well. Salt & pepper to taste.
2. Boil manicotti shells until almost done, (salt water well)drain and let cool. Stuff with chicken mix and place in baking dish (9x13)
3. Cheese Sauce: In a sauce pan add the butter and flour, stir until combined well, slowly whisk in cream and cook over low-medium heat for 5-8 minutes letting it thicken some, add nutmeg and cheese, stir to melt cheese. Pour over manicotti shells, place in preheated over and bake for 30 minutes. Serve with garlic bread and green salad