Meaty Spinach Manicotti
A hearty baked pasta dish featuring tender manicotti stuffed with a savory mixture of chicken, sausage, and spinach, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheeses for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook manicotti shells according to package directions and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour until smooth to make a roux.
- Gradually add milk, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned.
- Add cooked diced chicken and cook until heated through.
- Mix in thawed and squeezed dry chopped spinach.
- Stuff cooked manicotti shells with the meat and spinach mixture.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a layer of spaghetti sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed manicotti in the dish.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and minced parsley over the sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes for a browned top if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
866
kcal
43% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).