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Easy Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

Easy Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

Stuffed manicotti filled with creamy ricotta and tender chicken, smothered in silky Alfredo and baked until bubbly. Comforting, cheesy, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry manicotti shells
  • 2.5 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1.5 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2.25 cup Alfredo sauce jarred
  • 0.33 cup whole milk to loosen the sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley divided
  • 1 tsp olive oil for greasing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • Boil manicotti in salted water until very al dente, 6–7 minutes. Drain and cool on a lightly oiled sheet.
  • Stir Alfredo sauce with milk in a bowl until smooth. Spread about 3/4 cup in the baking dish.
  • Combine ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp parsley.
  • Spoon or pipe the filling into each manicotti shell.
  • Nestle stuffed shells in the dish. Pour remaining Alfredo over the top and spread evenly.
  • Scatter remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the sauce. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 12–15 minutes more, until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • Rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Fold 1 cup thawed, well-drained chopped spinach into the filling, or swap in rotisserie chicken for speed. To make ahead, assemble up to one day in advance; cover and refrigerate, then bake an extra 10 minutes. Leftovers reheat well, or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Alfredo Manicotti flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.