Chicken stuffed shells are an indulgent dish that combines the comforting flavors of pasta and chicken with a creamy, cheesy filling. This classic Italian-American dish is a favorite for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy recipe or a more elaborate dish to impress your guests, there is a recipe out there for you.
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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 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!
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 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 STUFFED SHELLS
From Woman's Day. Use leftover chicken, use canned or cook 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 1 1/2 cup water in a large skillet 6 to 8 minutes.
Provided by Cathleen Colbert
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan and coat bottom with 1 cup marinara sauce.
- Cook shells according to package directions.
- Drain in colander; cool under gently running cool water.
- In a separate bowl, combine chicken, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stuff chicken mixture into shells.
- Arrange shells in pan and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Cover snugly with foil and bake 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 861.3, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 45.1
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
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 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
CREAM OF CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS
Make and share this Cream of Chicken Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.
Provided by joanna.l.wilson
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook shells according to package directions.
- Prepare stuffing mix according to directions.
- Combine stuffing, chicken, mayo, seasoned salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash in large bowl.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and cheese in seperate bowl.
- Stuff shells with the stuffing filling and place in a greased 9x13 pan.
- Pour soup mixture over shells.
- Bake covered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 527.2, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.1
Tips for Making Chicken-Stuffed Shells
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken. It should be tender but not dry.
- Be careful not to overfill the shells. They should be able to hold the filling without bursting.
- Bake the shells until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the shells cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to hold their shape.
Conclusion
Chicken-stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your chicken-stuffed shells are perfect every time.So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone, give chicken-stuffed shells a try. You won't be disappointed!
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