Things You'll Need:
- 12 manicotti tubes
- Filling:
- 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms
- Oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken meat
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach, well drained
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (or 2 egg whites or egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tbs. flour
- 2 tbs. melted butter
- 1 (13 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tbs. Parmesan cheese, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Nutmeg
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Step 1
Saute the mushrooms in a little oil.
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Step 2
Chop together with the chicken and spinach into fine pieces. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, egg and pepper.
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Step 3
Cook 12 manicotti tubes according to the package instructions.
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Step 4
Fill the manicotti with the filling and place in an oiled 11 by 17-inch (or 9 by 13-inch) shallow baking dish.
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Step 5
Blend flour and butter, and cook 1 minute over moderate heat.
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Step 6
Gradually add the evaporated skim milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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Step 7
Heat until sauce bubbles, then season with pepper and nutmeg.
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Step 8
Remove from heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 9
Pour sauce over manicotti.
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Step 10
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until cheese browns.














