Unbeatable Chicken Manicotti

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"Ready to make one of the easiest Italian dishes of all time? Unbeatable Chicken Manicotti is extremely simple to whip up and even easier to enjoy! Tender, yummy manicotti (fun fact: that means "little sleeves" in Italian) noodles, get packed to the brim with a creamy, savory, cheesy chicken filling. The flavor gets even better thanks to a rich, buttery Alfredo sauce that's tasty enough you'll want a breadstick around to make sure you enjoy every last drop of its goodness. Unbeatable Chicken Manicotti is just more d..."

INGREDIENTS
***For the filling:***
1 (8-ounce) package manicotti
3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
2 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded and divided
3/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated and divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
kosher salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
***For the Alfredo sauce:***
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons parsley, plus more for garnish, freshly chopped
kosher salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
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