Spinach Chicken Manicotti Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup diced fully cooked lean ham
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp pepper
dash ground nutmeg
12 uncooked manicotti shells
sauce:
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp pepper
dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, chicken, spinach, ham, cheese, egg whites, basil, pepper and nutmeg; set aside.
Cook manicotti shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine flour and broth in a large saucepan until smooth; gradually stir in the milk, salt, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon 1 cup into chicken mixture. Add cheese to remaining sauce.
Spread 1 cup sauce into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drain shells; stuff with chicken mixture. Arrange over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	602.09 Kcal (2521 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.83g	26%
Cholesterol	64.67mg	22%
Sodium	1266.46mg	53%
Potassium	487.08mg	10%
Total Carbs	78.63g	26%
Sugars	10.99g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	31.43g	63%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	176.9mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.65 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.1g	26%
Cholesterol	15.75mg	22%
Sodium	308.47mg	53%
Potassium	118.64mg	10%
Total Carbs	19.15g	26%
Sugars	2.68g	44%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	3%
Protein	7.66g	63%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	43.1mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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