Lemon Chicken Stuffed Manicotti
Loaded with chicken and asparagus and topped with a creamy lemon sauce, Lemon Chicken Stuffed Manicotti is a rich and cheesy delight!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Chicken Stuffed Manicotti
Servings: 8
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
- 8 manicotti noodles, cooked al dente and drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated and divided
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, for garnish
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, chopped asparagus, shredded chicken, and crumbled bacon.
Stuff manicotti with chicken mixture. When stuffing the noodles, hold one end closed and stuff the open end until filled. Place in a greased 8x8-inch pan.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add lemon juice, heavy whipping cream, 1 cup of the parmesan, and black pepper. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
Drizzle sauce over stuffed noodles.
Bake 15 minutes, or until bubbly.
Top with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Calories: 330kcal