Best Super Easy Chicken Manicotti Recipes

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SUPER EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



Super Easy Chicken Manicotti image

Make ahead a freeze, great to have on hand for weekdays. Or for a busy weekend. I usually make 2 freeze one.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders
14 uncooked manicotti
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 (30 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any variety
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Spread about 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken.
  • Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary.
  • Place shells on spaghetti sauce in dish.
  • Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over shells, covering completely.
  • Sprinkle with olives and cheese. STOP HERE.
  • TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR: Cover unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil.
  • and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
  • TO STORE IN FREEZER: Wrap unbaked manicotti tightly with aluminum foil and label.
  • Freeze no longer than 1 month.
  • TO COOK FROM REFRIGERATOR: About 1 hour before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake in covered baking dish about 1 hour, or until shells are tender.
  • TO COOK FROM FREEZER: About 1 1/2 hours before serving, heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake in covered baking dish about 1 1/2 hours or until shells are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1131.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 37.5

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI FOR A CROWD



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Italian foods are favorites with teens. This easy manicotti is hearty enough to fill even the biggest appetite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 jars (26 to 30 ounces each) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 tablespoon garlic salt
4 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
3 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells
3 cans (2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (24 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spread about one-third of each jar of pasta sauce in each of 3 ungreased rectangular baking dishes, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary. Place 14 shells on pasta sauce in each dish.
  • Pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Sprinkle with olives and cheese.
  • Cover and bake about 1 hour 30 minutes or until shells are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti image

Super easy! No precooked noodles, just five ingredients and only three easy steps.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety)
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and water. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Cover with foil.
  • Bake about 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink in center and shells are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SUPER-EASY CHICKEN MANICOTTI



Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (26-ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
14 uncooked manicotti shells (8 ounces)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 13 9 2 inches.2. Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary. Place shells on pasta sauce in dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Sprinkle with cheese.3. Cover and bake about 1 hour 30 minutes or until shells are tender. Sprinkle with basil.1 SERVING: Calories 435 (Calories from Fat 115) Fat 13g (Saturated 5g) Cholesterol 75mg: Sodium 940mg Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 36g o % Daily Value: Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 12% Calcium 28% Iron 16% o Exchanges: 3 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat o Carbohydrate Choices: 3together timeDrizzle melted chocolate over brownies, cake or pretzel rods for dessert. Melt semisweet chocolate chips pour into a plastic food-storage bag and seal. Snip off a corner from the bag, and drizzle chocolate "frosting" over your favorite goodies.

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