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Lemon Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe

This lemon chicken stuffed shells recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious. Three different kinds of cheeses and flavorful lemon chicken are baked to melty perfection. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 644 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 dozen jumbo pasta shells (see note)
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken e.g. rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large salted pot of water and cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions. 
  2. Preheat oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
  3. Add the chicken, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper (I'm quite generous with it) to a bowl and stir it together until you've got a smooth mixture. 
  4. Grease the inside of an oven-proof skillet or baking dish with the olive oil to minimize the shells/cheese sticking on. 
  5. Drain the shells once they're cooked, and then spoon the mixture into each shell (I like to use a teaspoon to do this).
  6. Arrange the shells in the skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella over top. Bake for 20-25 minutes. If you want the cheese to brown, broil it for a few minutes on high (watch that it doesn't burn). Serve immediately. 

Notes

  • I fit about 20 jumbo shells into my 10 1/4" cast iron skillet. It'll vary depending on what you use to bake them in.  
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

Calories 644kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 604mg (25%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1088IU (22%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 354mg (35%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644

% Daily Value*

Calories 644kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1088IU 22%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 354mg 35%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.