Chicken Stuffed Shells
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Stuffed Shells
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Filled with chicken and 3 kinds of cheese, these Chicken Stuffed Shells are a hearty, family friendly dinner idea. This dinner recipe is made even easier by using cooked, shredded chicken as a shortcut.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz large shell pasta
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella divided
- 3 oz Shredded Monterey Jack
- 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup prepared marinara sauce store bought or homemade
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a shallow 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, ricotta, 2 oz of the Mozzarella, the Monterey jack, sour cream, bread crumbs and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Fill each of the shells with the chicken and cheese mixture and then set into the prepared dish. Cover the shells with the remaining sauce, then sprinkle on the remaining 2 tablespoons of mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of recipe, about 3 shells each
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe, about 3 shells each | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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