Chicken & Mushroom Manicotti

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Looking to try a delicious and hearty Italian dish? Look no further than this Chicken Mushroom Manicotti recipe. Stuffed with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and creamy cheese, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings. The manicotti shells are filled with a flavorful mixture, baked in a rich tomato sauce, and topped with melted cheese for a mouthwatering finish. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Keywords: Chicken, Mushroom, Manicotti, Recipe, Italian

Chicken mushroom manicotti recipe details

Chicken mushroom manicotti recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:112

Outstanding manicotti dish that will have you eating till you’re ready to pop!!
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 whole chicken breasts
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon. dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 package manicotti

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. To make filling: In saucepan, combine chicken, bay leaf, and enough water to cover. Bring to boil and cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken and let cool. Discard skin and bones. Finely chop or grind chicken and set aside.
2. In saucepan, cook mushrooms, onion, basil, thyme, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in butter until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let cool. Then blend eggs, Parmesan cheese, and chicken. Use to stuff manicotti.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. To make sauce: In saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add wine and stir in mozzarella until melted.
5. Stuff cooked pasta with filling. Arrange filled pasta in greased 12x7x2 baking dish. Pour cheese mixture over pasta. Cover with foil.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.