chicken manicotti

(1 RATING)
51 Pinches
Commodore, PA
Updated on Jan 5, 2012

Rich and creamy, this different manicotti is a wonderful dish!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 packages 3 oz. each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can mushrooms stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 14 - manicotti shells
  • SAUCE
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided

How To Make chicken manicotti

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in chicken. In a small skillet, cook onion and mushrooms in butter until tender; add to chicken mixture. Stuff into manicotti shells.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese just until melted.
  • Step 3
    Spread about 1/2 cup cheese sauce in each of two greased 11x7x2 in. dishes. Top with stuffed shells and remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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