Chicken Manicotti Alfredo Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken Manicotti Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

3 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

½ cup distilled white vinegar

1 cup olive oil

1 clove crushed garlic

1 (12 ounce) package manicotti pasta

6 tablespoons butter

2 cups heavy whipping cream

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese

1 egg

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Directions

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag marinate chicken with vinegar olive oil and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Saute in a little olive oil until done. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream salt nutmeg and ground black pepper and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Set Alfredo sauce aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl mix together ricotta cheese egg oregano marjoram and basil. Mix in cooked chicken.

Step 5

Stuff cooked manicotti shells with chicken and ricotta mixture. Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with half of the Alfredo sauce. Place stuffed shells on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Top with one cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake at 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Manicotti Alfredo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 813

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.3g 67%

Carbohydrates: 37.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 59.8g 92%

Saturated Fat: 29.7g 148%

Cholesterol: 196.8mg 66%

Vitamin A Iu: 1649.3IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 101.9mcg 26%

Calcium: 495mg 50%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 52.9mg 19%

Potassium: 319.1mg 9%

Sodium: 810.7mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 537.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.