Best 8 Chicken Stuffed Shells With Sherry Sauce Recipes

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Chicken stuffed shells with sherry sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful sauce creates an unforgettable meal that will surely impress your guests. With just a few simple steps, you can recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED CHICKEN DIVAN WITH A SHERRY DIJON SAUCE



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We've updated this classic dish while still keeping all the elements that people love: crisp broccoli, juicy chicken, and a tasty Parmesan sauce. By stuffing the chicken breasts we were able to cut down on the overall cheese in the dish while still maximizing flavor. A mixture of low-fat evaporated milk, broth and sherry with a touch of cornstarch makes a creamy sauce that tastes as rich as the full fat version.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
2 cups (4 ounces) fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Gruyere cheese
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
4 (6 to 8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat evaporated milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Mist a shallow rectangular flameproof baking dish with cooking spray. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and run under cold water until cold. Drain well again and squeeze dry in paper towels.
  • Chop the broccoli and toss in a bowl with the Gruyere and garlic. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast to make a 3-inch deep pocket. Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of the broccoli mixture. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with oil and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Put the chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. If the chicken begins to brown too quickly, turn the heat down to medium to finish cooking through. Transfer to the baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, combine the milk and stock in a small pot, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir the sherry and cornstarch until smooth and pour, whisking constantly, into the sauce. Cook until just thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan. Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons of sauce and place under the broiler. Broil until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then cut each breast in half on an angle. Whisk the mustard into the remaining sauce and spread a few tablespoons on each plate. Top with a halved chicken breast.

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-STUFFED SHELLS WITH SHERRY SAUCE



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Jumbo shells stuffed with chicken and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce.

Provided by LINDA W

Categories     Chicken Breasts with Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry sherry
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
¾ cup milk
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Introduce button and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup sherry and continue to cook until mushrooms are soft and liquid has reduced by half. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon; set aside. Reserve mushroom sherry liquid; set aside.
  • In same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken breasts and garlic in pan and brown chicken on both sides. Sprinkle with the thyme, pour in the chicken broth, lower the heat and cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 10 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and let cool. Reserve broth; set aside.
  • Shred cooled chicken with two forks or by pulsing in a food processor. In large bowl, stir together shredded chicken, ricotta, 1/4 cup Gruyere, and mushroom mixture until well combined.
  • Combine reserved chicken broth and reserved sherry-mushroom liquid to equal 1/2 cup. Skim off any oil that rises to the top.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Dump in flour all at once and stir quickly with whisk to make a roux. Add 1/4 cup sherry and reserved broth/mushroom liquid a little at a time, whisking constantly until smooth. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and stir constantly until thickened. Slowly whisk in milk and 1/4 cup Gruyere until completely incorporated and smooth.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture and place shells closely packed in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Spoon the sauce over the shells and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 662.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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-STUFFED SHELLS WITH SHERRY SAUCE



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Jumbo shells stuffed with chicken and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce.

Provided by LINDA W

Categories     Chicken Breasts with Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry sherry
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
¾ cup milk
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Introduce button and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup sherry and continue to cook until mushrooms are soft and liquid has reduced by half. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon; set aside. Reserve mushroom sherry liquid; set aside.
  • In same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken breasts and garlic in pan and brown chicken on both sides. Sprinkle with the thyme, pour in the chicken broth, lower the heat and cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 10 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and let cool. Reserve broth; set aside.
  • Shred cooled chicken with two forks or by pulsing in a food processor. In large bowl, stir together shredded chicken, ricotta, 1/4 cup Gruyere, and mushroom mixture until well combined.
  • Combine reserved chicken broth and reserved sherry-mushroom liquid to equal 1/2 cup. Skim off any oil that rises to the top.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Dump in flour all at once and stir quickly with whisk to make a roux. Add 1/4 cup sherry and reserved broth/mushroom liquid a little at a time, whisking constantly until smooth. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and stir constantly until thickened. Slowly whisk in milk and 1/4 cup Gruyere until completely incorporated and smooth.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture and place shells closely packed in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Spoon the sauce over the shells and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 662.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHICKEN-STUFFED SHELLS WITH SHERRY SAUCE



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Jumbo shells stuffed with chicken and mushrooms in a rich cream sauce.

Provided by LINDA W

Categories     Chicken Breasts with Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 (8 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry sherry
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
¾ cup milk
¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Introduce button and shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup sherry and continue to cook until mushrooms are soft and liquid has reduced by half. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon; set aside. Reserve mushroom sherry liquid; set aside.
  • In same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place chicken breasts and garlic in pan and brown chicken on both sides. Sprinkle with the thyme, pour in the chicken broth, lower the heat and cover. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 10 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and let cool. Reserve broth; set aside.
  • Shred cooled chicken with two forks or by pulsing in a food processor. In large bowl, stir together shredded chicken, ricotta, 1/4 cup Gruyere, and mushroom mixture until well combined.
  • Combine reserved chicken broth and reserved sherry-mushroom liquid to equal 1/2 cup. Skim off any oil that rises to the top.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Dump in flour all at once and stir quickly with whisk to make a roux. Add 1/4 cup sherry and reserved broth/mushroom liquid a little at a time, whisking constantly until smooth. Sprinkle in salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and stir constantly until thickened. Slowly whisk in milk and 1/4 cup Gruyere until completely incorporated and smooth.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture and place shells closely packed in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Spoon the sauce over the shells and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 662.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 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 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!

Tips:

  • To make the shells easier to stuff, cook them al dente, which means they should be slightly firm to the bite.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the shells, or they will burst open during baking.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to fill the shells.
  • To make the sherry sauce, use a dry sherry that has a nutty flavor. If you don't have dry sherry, you can use white wine instead.
  • The shells can be baked ahead of time and reheated before serving. To reheat, place the shells in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.

Conclusion:

Chicken stuffed shells with sherry sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and rich sherry sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights. Whether you're serving it to your family or to guests, chicken stuffed shells with sherry sauce is sure to be a hit.

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