CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS
These chicken stuffed shells are easy and very yummy. Plus they heat up as leftovers really well! My family loves them!!! I usually cook a 3-4 pound chicken and use it for the shells and a chicken salad.
Provided by JOONEY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a saucepan, mix the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken and prepared stuffing. Fill the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture, and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1435.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CHICKEN AND CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS
I came up with this based upon another recipe, but used things I had in the kitchen. It is a great alternative if your family or guests don't eat red meat!
Provided by ECHO2003
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
- In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
- Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1402.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED SHELLS
Chicken Parmesan gets a new spin in this easy-to-make (and quick-to-disappear!) pasta bake. Jumbo shells are stuffed with cheesy chicken filling and topped with crispy toasted bread crumbs in this delicious dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the basil, the garlic, salt and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Fill each shell with heaping tablespoon chicken mixture. Place shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
- Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked shells along with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
These pasta shells, filled with warm, gooey cheese, are always popular. The tender chicken and rich sauce make the dish so satisfying, I simply serve salad on the side.-Michele Sheppard, Masontown, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, 1-1/2 cups Parmesan, mozzarella and seasonings., Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; stuff each shell with about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms., In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add cream; cook 5 minutes longer. Add 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until thickened., Pour sauce over the casserole. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly., If desired, cover and freeze unbaked shells for up to 1 month., To use frozen shells: Thaw in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 45g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS
I came up with this trying to duplicate a frozen dinner from my childhood. This is my childrens' most requested dinner. I am sometimes inconsistent though and will add a can of either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup to the white sauce.
Provided by pines506
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix chopped chicken, egg, ricotta, parsley, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan in bowl and set aside.
- Make white sauce: Melt butter in saucepan and add flour.
- Cook a little, but don't let butter brown.
- Add milk and salt, pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
- Cook and stir until thickened.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
- Fill cooled shells with chicken mixture.
- Pour white sauce over shells and drizzle rest of marinara over top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over all.
- Cover and bake about 40 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.5, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 1025.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 43.7
CHICKEN PARMESAN STUFFED SHELLS
When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the deliciously creamy and cheesy mixture. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente; drain. Toss with oil; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet., For filling, toss chicken with Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken just until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in butter until melted. Stir in bread crumbs; cook until crumbs are slightly toasted, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, mix cheeses, milk, parsley and the remaining salt and pepper. Fold in chicken., Spread 2 cups pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill each shell with 2-1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture; place over sauce. Top with remaining sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Cover with greased foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
Filled with ricotta and tender chicken-thigh meat, these stuffed shells are the best vessel for our beloved-and ultra-creamy-alfredo sauce yet!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch.
- Mix the ricotta, 1 cup of the Italian blend cheese, the red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 pinch of the nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and add the leek to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour the wine into the pot and stir to scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and reduce until completely evaporated, stirring. Lower the heat to medium, pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining pinch nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Fold the chicken and its juices from the plate into the ricotta mixture. Spread 1 cup of the cream sauce onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Fill each pasta shell with a spoonful of ricotta mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells, seam-side up, shingling them so they all fit (you should have 5 shells along the short side and 6 shells along the long side). Ladle the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Italian cheese blend and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese and tops of noodles start to turn golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before sprinkling with some chives and more red pepper flakes.
CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
This is a favorite do-ahead meal for hot summer days. Shells may be stuffed with any chicken, tuna, shrimp, or ham salad. I serve them with green salad, corn on the cob, and/or fruit as side dishes. Best served cold on the day you make it.
Provided by jan&sons
Categories Salad
Time 1h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well. Separate shells quickly so they do not stick together or tear.
- Combine chicken, celery, bell pepper, almonds, green onions, and relish in a large bowl. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry powder, zest, salt, and lemon pepper together; pour over salad and toss.
- Stuff each shell with a portion of the salad, arranging them in a 9x13-inch baking pan as you go. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CARBONARA CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
The flavors of carbonara and chicken Alfredo come together in this stuffed shell dish that's bound to become an instant classic!
Provided by By Cindy Rahe
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box; spread on cookie sheet to cool. Drizzle with olive oil so shells don't stick together.
- In medium bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce and broth.
- In large bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and half of the cooked bacon. Fold mixture to combine well.
- Spoon just enough Alfredo sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish to cover bottom. When pasta is cool enough to handle, fill shells with chicken mixture. Place shells in slightly diagonal rows until baking dish is full (28 to 30 shells). Cover shells with remaining sauce.
- Bake about 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and filling is hot. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
Try Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan make Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells even cheesier.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Sauces & Condiments
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix egg, ricotta, mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan in large bowl until blended. Add chicken and broccoli, mix well.
- Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with chicken mixture; place, filled sides up, in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce over shells; cover.
- Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan; bake, uncovered, 2 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 32 g
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush or spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray; set aside.
- To make Alfredo sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce and fold to coat chicken and broccoli.
- Spoon 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce into prepared baking dish and spread to coat. Fill shells with a large spoonful of the chicken and broccoli mixture and arrange in dish. Ladle remaining Alfredo sauce over shells, then top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce is bubbling. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.5
CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by OceanIvy
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook shells as directed--don't overcook because they will cook in oven again.
- Cool shells in a large bowl of COLD water; set aside for now.
- Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Combine broccoli, onion, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, egg and chicken; set aside.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, instant bouillon and pepper.
- Stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened. Remove shells from water, strain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Spread small amount of sauce on bottom of 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with broccoli and chicken mixture; put shells in dish.
- Spoon remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
CHICKEN PARMESAN STUFFED SHELLS
Prepared chicken tenders make for a speedy Parmesan filling in these cheesy stuffed shells. Keep this trick in your recipe box the next time you want to make chicken Parmesan in a flash.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until just slightly softened but still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain well, then rinse under cold water. Arrange the shells in a single layer on a baking sheet, without touching each other.
- Cook the chicken tenders according to the package directions. Slice the tenders into quarters; set aside.
- Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to a medium resealable plastic bag. Snip 1/2 inch off one corner of the bag.
- Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. While holding a shell open with your fingers, pipe full with the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), then transfer to the baking dish. Press 1 chicken strip on top of the ricotta mixture. Repeat with the remaining shells, ricotta and chicken. Spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella.
- Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the casserole is bubbling slightly on the sides, about 25 minutes.
CHICKEN- AND SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS
Enjoy these cheesy pasta shells stuffed with chicken and spinach - perfect for Italian dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, spinach and chicken.
- Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells, filled sides up, on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
- Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g
CHICKEN-RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS
"My husband and I don't care for tomato-based sauces, so I came up with this variation on stuffed shells," says Amy Hixon of Ringgold, Georgia. "It tastes like a chicken alfredo, and we really enjoy it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese and bouillon until blended. Stir in chicken and Parmesan cheese. Drain shells; stuff with chicken mixture. Place in a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cheese and parsley. Stir until cheese is melted. Pour over shells. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and filling is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
AMAZING CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS
Easy, quick, and inexpensive. Great way to use leftover, cooked chicken. Serve with sauce spooned over top and a sprinkle of parsley (looks pretty). Cook time includes time to cook shells.
Provided by Manda
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 20 shells
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare shells according to package directions and cool.
- Prepare stuffing according to package.
- In large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, chicken, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and Mrs.
- Dash.
- Set aside.
- Lightly coat 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Stuff each shell with a large spoonful of chicken mixture and place in pan.
- Mix soup with water in separate bowl.
- Pour over filled shells.
- Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 266.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.4
CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS
If you love chicken and dressing, you will want to try this! It is EXCELLENT! There are only five ingredients in this recipe, yet it makes a huge 9" X 13" pan - great dish for company! ENJOY!
Provided by wyzgirl14
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook chicken breasts and cut up into small pieces.
- Cook jumbo shells as instructed on box and set on paper towels to dry.
- Cook stuffing mix as instructed on box (best in microwave).
- Mix stuffing with mayonnaise, add chicken.
- Stuff shells with this mixture.
- Mix cans of soup with 1 1/4 cups of water.
- Pour 1/2 of soup mix into the bottom of a 9" X 13" pan.
- Put shells on top of soup mixture.
- Pour the rest of the soup mixture on top of the shells.
- Bake at 350 degrees (covered) for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- ENJOY!
STUFFED SHELLS WITH CHICKEN AND ARUGULA AND CREAMY ALFREDO SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 3 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil add the pasta shells and cook for approximately 9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water being careful not to break the shells. Set aside.
- Meanwhile prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the ricotta and Parmesan. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook 1 minute, being careful not to brown it. Stir in the arugula until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the chopped chicken and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes. Add chicken mixture to cheese mixture and stir carefully. Stuff each shell with approximately 1/2 cup of the cheese filling and place in prepared baking dish.
- For sauce, heat the butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not brown. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Gradually add the cream and milk and whisk until mixture begins to thicken and bubble. Remove from heat and add the chives, 1 cup Parmesan, cherry tomatoes and stir gently. Pour sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
CHICKEN STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
"This is a different way to use up leftovers," shares Judy Memo of New Castle, Pennsylvania. A casserole of pasta shells filled with moist stuffing, tender chicken chunks and green peas is covered with an easy sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, chicken, peas and mayonnaise; spoon into pasta shells. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and water; pour over shells. Sprinkle with paprika. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND COLLARD STUFFED SHELLS
This recipe is sponsored by Classico. Savory chicken sausage, tender collard greens and an herb ricotta cheese mixture are loaded into tender pasta shells, topped with roasted garlic sauce and cheese and baked to bubbly perfection! This is a Cajun twist on an Italian dish the entire family will love.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a medium pan over medium heat. Crumble and cook the sausage in the pan until browned through, 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cooked crumbled sausage, ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, egg yolk and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the pasta shells in the boiling water according to the package instructions, then use a slotted spoon or spider to move the pasta to a strainer. Set aside 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- In the same water you boiled the pasta, blanch the collard greens for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the greens to the bowl of ice water. Wait 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
- In the meantime, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the garlic until fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the collard greens to the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook until bright green, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the reserved pasta water, cover with a lid and simmer until the collards are tender and deep green and most of the water has evaporated, another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- When ready to assemble, spray a 9-by-13-inch flameproof baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread one-third of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Add the greens to the ricotta and sausage mixture and mix to combine. Carefully stuff the pasta shells with the filling (1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons each) and add to the bottom of the baking dish on top of the sauce. Pour the rest of the pasta sauce on top and finish by sprinkling with the mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden brown, an additional 10 minutes. If you'd like a more browned topping, turn the broiler on for the last couple of minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if using and extra Parmesan.
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