Description
Easy Chicken Manicotti is the perfect weeknight meal that combines convenience with rich, comforting flavors. This dish features tender pasta shells stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, and spices, all topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, this recipe can be customized to suit your taste preferences. It pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or crusty garlic bread, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With minimal prep and cook time, Easy Chicken Manicotti is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 12 manicotti shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil chicken breasts until cooked through (165°F/74°C), then shred.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with ricotta, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and half the mozzarella.
- Stuff the manicotti shells with the mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 manicotti shell (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg