Description
Chicken Manicotti Alfredo is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and pasta tubes for a dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress with its rich flavors and elegant presentation. Dive into this cheesy, savory experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 manicotti pasta tubes
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add seasoned chicken breasts; cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken and mix with ½ cup Alfredo sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Carefully stuff each manicotti shell with the chicken mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread remaining Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Place stuffed manicotti in a single layer, drizzle with extra sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed manicotti (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg