Best 7 Chicken And Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipes
Craving a delectable and hearty meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than chicken and cheese stuffed jumbo shells! This classic Italian-American dish combines the richness of tender chicken, the gooey goodness of melted cheese, and the al dente texture of jumbo pasta shells. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering chicken and cheese stuffed jumbo shells dish that will surely impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
JUMBO STUFFED SHELLS WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH & CHEESE
I love comfort food far too much to try and reinvent the wheel. To me, trying to change comfort food is like making a Beatles song into a techno mix. Some things are called classics for a reason! Here is a stuffed shell recipe that tastes like love and that takes two seconds to make (yes, I've been told I exaggerate). All you need is a baking sheet, a mixing bowl, a pot (for the pasta) and about 40 minutes of patience for cooking. I always make a few extra shells in case any break during cooking. Bon appétit!
Yield Yields 32 shells
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and add oil. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, mayonnaise, egg, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Season.
- Add the chicken, red onion, garlic, and spinach. Mix well and set aside.
- Pour half of the tomato sauce onto a baking sheet. Fill the shells with the stuffing mixture and place on the baking sheet. Cover the shells with the remaining sauce.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and top the shells with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for a few more minutes.
HAM-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS
This is a good way to use up leftover ham. I made it for a family reunion, and the dish came back empty. I also received a lot of requests for the recipe. -Leona Reuer of Medina, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Reduce heat; add the ham, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the reserved sauce., Drain pasta; stuff each shell with about 3 tablespoons of filing. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley, paprika and remaining Swiss cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 Chicken Breasts with 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
JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH CHEESE WITH MEAT
A really yummy way to make jumbo shells stuffed with cheese taste. It makes a large amount but could be cut in half. I think it is something you could be sure people would like and be really different. I found the basic on the back of the Barilla noodles box but fixed it up some as it would have seemed bland, so I made this and we love it.
Provided by ICook4dannyPuddin
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil shells with butter and salt to taste.
- Brown hamburger meat and combine with spaghetti sauce; drain shells.
- Combine the egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, salt, parsley flakes, and only 1 cup of the parmesan cheese.
- Put the mixture in the shells like a tablespoon and half into each one line them up in across a three quart casserole dish.
- Pour the meat over the top and cook for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Add the remaining parmesan cheese over the shells and meat and allow to cook for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 1175.9, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 37.5
Tips:
1. **Choose the Right Pasta:** Use jumbo pasta shells that can hold the filling without breaking. 2. **Cook the Pasta:** Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but leave it slightly undercooked so it doesn't become mushy when baked. 3. **Make a Flavorful Filling:** Use a combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and spices to create a flavorful filling for the pasta shells. 4. **Prepare the Sauce:** Make a delicious marinara sauce using canned tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and salt. 5. **Stuff the Shells:** Fill the cooked pasta shells with the filling and arrange them in a baking dish. 6. **Top with Sauce:** Pour the marinara sauce over the stuffed pasta shells. 7. **Sprinkle with Cheese:** Top the pasta shells with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. 8. **Bake:** Bake the pasta shells in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. **Serve:** Let the pasta shells cool for a few minutes before serving with additional marinara sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.Conclusion:
By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying baked pasta shells with ricotta and cheese. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. With its creamy filling, flavorful sauce, and crispy cheese topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So get creative in the kitchen and experiment with different fillings and sauces to find your perfect combination.
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