Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti

Health score
15%
Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti
80 min.
7
353kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s both easy to prepare and sure to impress? Look no further than this Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti! Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend gathering, this dish combines tender chicken breast tenders with cheesy, flavorful manicotti shells, all enveloped in a rich pasta sauce. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering main course that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the aroma of garlic and herbs wafting through your kitchen as this dish bakes to perfection. The combination of gooey mozzarella cheese and succulent chicken creates a delightful harmony of flavors and textures that is simply irresistible. Plus, with a cooking time of just 80 minutes, you can easily whip this up while enjoying quality time with family or friends.

This recipe serves seven, making it ideal for family dinners or potlucks. And with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your apron and get ready to impress your loved ones with this Super-Easy Chicken Manicotti – a dish that’s sure to become a new favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 25.5 oz pasta sauce organic (any variety)
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • teaspoon garlic salt 
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast uncooked (not breaded)
  • oz manicotti shells uncooked
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • leaves basil fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and water.
  2. Spread about 1/3 of the pasta sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle garlic salt on chicken. Insert chicken into uncooked manicotti shells, stuffing from each end of shell to fill if necessary.
  4. Place shells on pasta sauce in baking dish.
  5. Pour remaining pasta sauce evenly over shells, covering completely. Cover with foil.
  6. Bake about 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink in center and shells are tender.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein38.07%
Fat27.17%
Carbs34.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.29
Glycemic Load
11.69
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.953043429748%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:353.01kcal
17.65%
Fat:10.56g
16.24%
Saturated Fat:4.94g
30.9%
Carbohydrates:30.39g
10.13%
Net Carbohydrates:27.8g
10.11%
Sugar:4.88g
5.42%
Cholesterol:87.8mg
29.27%
Sodium:1140.84mg
49.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.28g
66.57%
Selenium:57.71µg
82.44%
Vitamin B3:11.75mg
58.73%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.37%
Phosphorus:407.97mg
40.8%
Potassium:763.51mg
21.81%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.68%
Calcium:190.83mg
19.08%
Vitamin B5:1.89mg
18.9%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.21%
Magnesium:64.72mg
16.18%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.55%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.65%
Vitamin A:699.12IU
13.98%
Copper:0.25mg
12.34%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.8%
Iron:1.92mg
10.67%
Fiber:2.59g
10.35%
Vitamin C:8.41mg
10.19%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.39%
Folate:21.33µg
5.33%
Vitamin K:4.16µg
3.96%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%