Mexican Chicken Manicotti Recipe

By Bettybug

Our family of five enjoys trying different ethnic cuisines. This Italian specialty has a little Mexican zip. Be careful not to overcook the manicotti. If the filled shells happen to break, just place them in the pan seam-side down.

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 small onion, diced, divided
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, divided
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup salsa
• 2/3 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cook manicotti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, half of the onion and 6 tablespoons chilies.
In another bowl, combine the soup, salsa, milk and remaining onion and chilies. Spread 1/2 cup in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Drain manicotti and rinse in cold water; stuff each with about 1/4 cupful chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over shells.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 7 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 535 calories, 29 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 118 mg cholesterol, 937 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g protein.