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stuffed shells with chicken

Stuffed Shells with Chicken: 7 Comforting Flavors Awaits


  • Author: georgina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious stuffed shells filled with chicken and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions and drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture.
  5. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Arrange stuffed shells in the dish and top with remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through.

Notes

  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to add spinach or other veggies to the filling.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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