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12
packaged dried manicotti shells
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1
8 ounce container soft-style cream cheese with chives and onion
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2/3
cup milk
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1/4
cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
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2
cups chopped cooked chicken (10 ounces)
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1
10 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
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1/2
7 ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and sliced, or one 4-ounce jar diced pimiento, drained
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1/4
teaspoon pepper
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Paprika
1. Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions. Drain shells; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small heavy saucepan melt cream cheese over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Slowly add milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in Romano or Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
3. For filling, in a medium mixing bowl stir together 3/4 cup of the sauce, the chicken, broccoli, roasted red sweet pepper or pimiento, and pepper. Using a small spoon, carefully fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup of the filling.
4. Arrange the filled shells in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil.
5. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
- Make Ahead Tip Prepare and stuff manicotti. Pour sauce over shells. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and chill up to 12 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through.
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 396,
- Protein (gm) 25,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 31,
- Fat, total (gm) 18,
- Cholesterol (mg) 92,
- Saturated fat (gm) 9,
- Sodium (mg) 257,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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