Low Fat Chicken Manicotti

Indulge in a comforting Italian-inspired dish without the guilt! This Low Fat Chicken Manicotti recipe offers all the hearty flavors you love, now in a health-conscious twist. Tender manicotti shells are stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, non-fat ricotta, egg whites, and fragrant herbs like fresh basil and parsley. Light marinara sauce and a sprinkle of part-skim mozzarella cheese add the perfect finishing touch. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this dish is low in fat yet rich in taste, making it an ideal dinner option for health-minded foodies. Ready in just over an hour and perfect for six servings, it's a wholesome way to satisfy your pasta cravings while keeping calories in check.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Manicotti shells
• 1.5 pounds Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Non-fat ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 large Egg whites
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Marinara sauce, low fat
• 1 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook manicotti shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, spray cooking spray and add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 5

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it using two forks or chop it finely.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, non-fat ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, egg whites, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 7

Carefully fill each manicotti shell with the chicken and cheese mixture using a small spoon or piping bag.

Step 8

Spread 1 cup of the low-fat marinara sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 9

Arrange the filled manicotti shells in a single layer over the sauce in the baking dish.

Step 10

Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the filled manicotti.

Step 11

Sprinkle shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 12

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the manicotti to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Low Fat Chicken Manicotti!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2377.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3943.8

Total Fat 72.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 688.3mg	0%
Sodium 6411.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 446.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 58.8g
Protein 363.9g	0%

Vitamin D 88.5IU	0%
Calcium 2471.4mg	0%
Iron 25.7mg	0%
Potassium 5043.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.7%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 45.9%