chicken, spinach & mushroom manicott

How To Make chicken, spinach & mushroom manicott

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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  Step 2
  In a large pot, fill with water and cook manicotti tubes per package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
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  Step 3
  Swirl olive oil a few turns in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until done - 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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  Step 4
  Add 2 tablespoons butter and another swirl of olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5-6 minutes.
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  Step 5
  Add spinach and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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  Step 6
  Remove from heat and add chicken, cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until incorporated and set aside.
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  Step 7
  In another skillet, add 3 tbsp butter and melt over medium-high heat. When melted, add flour and whisk constantly, 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.
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  Step 8
  Whisk in milk and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until thick, about 3-4 minutes. Whisk in half of mozzarella, half of Monterey jack and 2 tbsp Parmesan, and whisk until incorporated and thick. The sauce should thickly coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
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  Step 9
  Place some of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Using a spoon, fill the manicotti tubes with the spinach/chicken mixture and place in the baking dish. Continue until all tubes are filled.
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  Step 10
  Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pasta. Cover with foil and bake for 30-45 minutes. Remove foil, top with remaining cheeses and return to oven for 15 minutes.
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