"Manicotti with Creamed Chicken and Almonds is stuffed with a mixture of diced chicken, spinach and ricotta cheese and topped with a creamy Gruyere cheese sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves, (minced)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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3/4 cup heavy cream, (divided)
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1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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3 cups diced cooked chicken
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1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, (thawed and squeezed in paper towels to get rid of excess water)
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
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1 box manicotti shells, (cooked according to package directions.)
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3 tablespoons sliced almonds