Best 8 Chicken Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of chicken ricotta stuffed shells, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. Imagine tender pasta shells, generously filled with a luscious blend of succulent chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and aromatic herbs, then delicately baked to golden perfection. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a harmonious balance of savory chicken, velvety ricotta, and a hint of sweetness from the succulent tomatoes. This delectable dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply seeking a comforting meal to satisfy your cravings. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate chicken ricotta stuffed shells.

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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 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

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

CHICKEN- AND SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS



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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

18 large pasta shells (from 16-oz package)
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

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



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"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

6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2/3 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
SAUCE:
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

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.

RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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My version of cheesy stuffed shells. I read a few recipes online, (www.cooks.com as well as recipezaar.com) then used a "frankenstein" technique to make them just like my mom does. I made my sauce kinda plain, I'm pregnant and not much for chunky stuff right now. When I'm not so picky, I will add zucchini and chunky stewed tomato. It fed 4 hungry adults and a two year old with about one portion of left overs so I would say it could comfortably feed five adults. As a side note, the sauce is a really great marinara, I have used it for meatball subs too!

Provided by Faitherbee

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can four cheese tomato sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • For Shells: Boil according to directions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water. Set them aside.
  • For Sauce: Simmer the onion and garlic together in olive oil. When they are golden, add in the tomato and then spices. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • For Filling: Add all filling ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour half your sauce evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Stuff your closed, undamaged noodles and arrange them in one layer over the pan, opening side down. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of your noodles, then sprinkle with grated parmesan. Bake covered for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 860.1, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 28.5

RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
8 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
4 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; stuff cheese mixture under skin., Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 79g protein.

RICOTTA, SPINACH & CHICKEN STUFFED PASTA SHELLS



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I've found that food recipes for the masses just didn't suit as in our home, we like a lot more seasoning. However, with a daughter that is vegetarian, I adapted this by just eliminating the chicken. It still is a tasty dish to take to events away. Sometimes it is difficult to buy the very large pasta shells, but I have found them at various fruit & veggie barns. My favourite shell is Conchiglioni 87/b by Divella.

Provided by Mooloolaba Denise

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g jumbo pasta shells
500 g skinless chicken breasts
500 g spinach
250 g ricotta cheese
500 g cottage cheese
700 ml pasta sauce, tomato (Arabiatta is great)
500 ml vegetable stock
50 g parmesan cheese
1/2 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180F (160C) (I use my NuWave Oven for about 45 minutes).
  • Par-cook the pasta in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Brush a shallow 8 cup ovenproof baking dish or ramekins, with oil. (or spray).
  • Microwave the spinach until just wilted. Then drain and chop finely, squeezing out excess liquid.
  • Combine spinach, ricotta and cottage cheese annd spoon or pipe into the pasta shells.
  • Combine the pasta sauce and stock and pour into the prepared dish or ramekins. Place the shells on top and scatter pieces of skinless chicken around. Sprinkle grated parmesan over all.
  • Bake covered for about 1 hour and scatter torn basil leaves on top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 885, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 136.6, Sodium 1841.6, Carbohydrate 86.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 18.1, Protein 75.4

Tips:

  • Use Jumbo pasta shells for larger servings.
  • For zesty flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ricotta cheese mixture.
  • To save time, use a pre-made marinara sauce.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the shells before baking.
  • To make it a healthier meal, use whole-wheat pasta shells and low-fat ricotta cheese.

Conclusion:

Chicken ricotta stuffed shells is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of tender chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and flavorful marinara sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal, give this chicken ricotta stuffed shells recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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