Best 9 Amazing Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS



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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

1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 whole cooked chicken, boned and shredded

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavor stuffing mix
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup

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



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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

4 cups diced, cooked chicken
1 (6 ounce) box chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 can water
20 jumbo pasta shells
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix

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



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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

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 jumbo pasta shells
3 cups (24 ounces) whole-milk ricotta
2 cups (8 ounces) Italian blend shredded cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 pinches ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large leek, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Chopped fresh chives, for serving

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



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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

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
2 1/4 cups marinara sauce
4 cups finely diced cooked chicken
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

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



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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

32 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz package)
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

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



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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

2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups cream
salt
pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup prepared marinara sauce

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 egg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

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



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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

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 (6 ounce) box prepared stuffing
2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey, cooked and shredded
1 cup Miracle Whip light
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
2 (10 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can skim milk
2 cups shredded low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese

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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