Creamy Chicken Manicotti

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This dish is so unique and wonderful. everyone, including the kids ask for this over and over. Great company dish.

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Steps

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In a large mixing bowl , beat cream cheese until fluffy.

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Beat in the sour cream , parsley , salt and pepper.

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Stir in chicken.

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In a small skillet , cook onion in butter until tender.

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Add to chicken mixture.

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Stuff into manicotti shells.

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In a large saucepan , melt butter.

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Stir in flour and salt until smooth.

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Gradually whisk in milk.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Stir in 2-1 / 2 cups monterey jack cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese just until melted.

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Spread about 1 / 2 cup cheese sauce in each of two greased 11-in.

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X 7-in.

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X 2-in.

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Dishes.

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Top with stuffed shells and remaining sauce.

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Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

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Uncover.

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Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.

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Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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Yield: 7 servings.

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Ingredients

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cream cheese, sour cream, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, cooked chicken, onion, butter, manicotti, all-purpose flour, milk, monterey jack cheese, parmesan cheese