Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells
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Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells could not be simpler to prepare. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s perfect for family meals and any occasion! Packed with flavor, this dish is a must try!
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Ingredients
- 18 jumbo pasta shells
- 5 oz cream cheese *softened
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese *grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese *grated, this is for the top
- 5 tablespoon pesto sauce *store bought or homemade (see recipe above)
- 2 cups chicken *cooked/shredded
- 3 cloves garlic *minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water and cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain the shells and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, excluding the 1/4 cup of cheese for the topping.
- Fill the shells with the chicken mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes, or until shells are bubbly and cheese is melted
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Notes
- **A little tip is to make a little extra pesto sauce and pour it on top of the shells prior to cooking. This will allow the shells to stay moist and not dry out.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
757IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
299mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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