Chicken Manicotti With Chive Cream Sauce - Chicken

Chicken >> Chicken Manicotti With Chive Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

						
12 Packaged Dry Manicotti Shells 
1 (8-ounce) Container Soft-style Cream Cheese With Chives And Onions 
2/3 Cup Milk 
¼ Cup Freshly Grated Romano Or Parmesan Cheese 
2 Cups (10 Ounces) Chopped Cooked Chicken Or Turkey 
1 (10-ounce) Package Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Thawed And Drained 
½ Of A 7-ounce Jar Roasted Red Sweet Peppers, Drained And Sliced* 
Freshly Ground Pepper To Taste 
Paprika

Preparation:
Cook Manicotti Shells According To Package Directions.
Drain; Rinse With Cold Water And Drain Again.
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.
For Filling, In A Medium Mixing Bowl Stir Together ¾ Cup Of The Sauce, Chicken, Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers And Black Pepper.
Using A Small Spoon, Carefully Fill Each Manicotti Shell With About 1/3 Cup Of The Filling.
Arrange The Filled Shells In A 3-quart Rectangular Baking Dish.
Pour The Remaining Sauce Over The Shells.
Sprinkle With Paprika.
Cover With Foil.
Bake In A 350*f (175*c) Oven For 25 To 30 Minutes Or Until Heated Through.

Makes 6 Servings. You can serve with your family and friends.