Chicken Manicotti Alfredo
Chicken Manicotti Alfredo is a creamy, comforting Italian dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Tender manicotti pasta tubes are generously stuffed with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken and ricotta cheese, then smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce. This delightful recipe is sure to impress your guests while being straightforward enough for weeknight cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 manicotti pasta tubes
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté seasoned chicken breasts in oil until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, shredded chicken, minced garlic, half the mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each manicotti tube with the filling and arrange in the baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan until smooth.
- Pour half of the Alfredo sauce over the stuffed manicotti. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, drizzle remaining sauce on top, sprinkle more mozzarella, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 manicotti (140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sautéing spinach or mushrooms along with the chicken. You can prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling it and refrigerating before baking.