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!
Servings: 8
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal