Best 9 Mexican Stuffed Shells With Turkey Recipes

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Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our carefully curated collection of stuffed shell recipes featuring succulent turkey. Discover a symphony of tantalizing ingredients, from zesty spices to creamy cheeses, all nestled within tender pasta shells. These delectable dishes promise an unforgettable culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Mexico. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures as you savor these delightful creations.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH TURKEY



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Lean ground turkey and chopped green chiles stuffed in a pasta shell with melted cheese. Drizzle on red or green taco sauce when serving - yummy!

Provided by arnandlor

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
2 pounds ground turkey
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chiles
¾ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine turkey, chopped green chiles, water, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and moisture is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread salsa in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with some of the turkey mixture and arrange on top of the salsa in the baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 110.9 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1032.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEXICAN TURKEY STUFFED SHELLS



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A Complete Meal, Quickly

Provided by tyson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Pound Ground turkey
1/2 Cup Onion chopped
1/4 Cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 Teaspoon Garlic minced
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup non-fat ricotta cheese
18 Large pasta shells uncooked
20 Ounces enchilada sauce
1/4 Cup reduced-calorie Monterey Jack Cheese shredded

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl combine turkey, onions, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Blend in ricotta. Stuff each uncooked shell with 1 heaping tablespoon of turkey mixture. 2. In 2-quart oblong, glass baking dish, pour 10-ounces enchilada sauce. Arrange shells in baking dish and dot any remaining turkey mixture over shells. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over shells and cover tightly with foil. 3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until shells are tender. Sprinkle cheese over top. Re-cover and allow to stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 7.506046130306 g, Carbohydrate 11.3547175805949 g, Cholesterol 67.9158400833333 mg, Fiber 1.97048135509063 g, Protein 25.5593307773707 g, SaturatedFat 4.06398616915957 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (229g), Sodium 977.30199408996 mg, Sugar 9.38423622550422 g, TransFat 0.637143356495494 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS WITH TURKEY RECIPE



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Enjoy a warm plate of stuffed shells loaded with filling turkey and tasteful taco seasoning for a hearty meal! Just cook it up in under two hours.

Provided by Samantha Kim

Categories     Pasta Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz 1 box jumbo pasta shells
2 lbs ground turkey
7 oz 1 can, chopped green chiles
¾ cup water
1.25 oz 1 package taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1½ cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the turkey, chopped green chiles, water, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan.
  • Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and the moisture is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Spread the salsa in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with some of the turkey mixture, then arrange on top of the salsa in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, then cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 39.18g, Cholesterol 103.49mg, Fat 17.80g, Fiber 2.91g, Protein 34.99g, SaturatedFat 7.22g, ServingSize 8.00, Sodium 778.53mg, Sugar 0.00, UnsaturatedFat 5.16g

MEXICAN STUFFED MANICOTTI SHELLS



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A family favorite that may easily can be doubled --- the chili powder and cumin can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Manicotti

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 ounces manicotti, cooked only until firm-tender
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, add in if you like spicy) (optional)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
seasoning salt
pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tablespoon cumin (or to taste)
1/2 cup prepared salsa (medium heat or spicy)
1/3 cup sour cream
grated parmesan cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 head lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a heavy skillet brown the ground beef with onions, garlic, bell pepper, oregano and chili flakes (about 6 minutes) drain fat.
  • Add in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and season with seasoning salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stir in the salsa and continue to cook for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
  • Stuff the cooked manicotti shells with the meat mixture.
  • Arrange the shells in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese lighty over the shells.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake 15-20 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over and return to oven uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.3, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 152.2, Sodium 810.3, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 46.3

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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My husband and I both love Mexican food-the hotter the better. But since our children and friends like milder dishes, I created this recipe. It's delicious, inexpensive and quick to fix. -Norma Jean Shaw of Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups salsa
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS:
8 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
8 tablespoons salsa
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, tomato sauce, corn and beans. Spoon into pasta shells., Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Top with sour cream, salsa, olives and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.

Provided by AIMEE.HOWE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup picante sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into ground beef; cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  • Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1712 mg, Sugar 7 g

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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A beloved favorite recipe that's been around awhile. While the crushed tortilla chips are optional, I personally love the crunch.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium)
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
14 -16 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce (NOT enchilada sauce)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
  • While the ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on baking sheet so that they don't stick together.
  • Pour salsa on bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture placing shells in dish open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips; bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed. Top with green onions and serve with sour cream and/or more salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 1442.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 26.1

MEXICAN STUFFED SHELLS



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Mexican Stuffed Shells - If you love Mexican food and love food that reheats well for leftovers, then try these simple, yet delicious Mexican Stuffed Shells. A perfect main dish recipe!

Provided by Janelle

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 package taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons of your own homemade
1 1/2 cup salsa (we like black bean & corn salsa)
4 ounces of cream cheese (1/2 a block), room temperature.
1 cup red enchilada sauce (or more per taste preference)
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Avocado (optional)
Black Olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F
  • Cook sells according to package directions. You'll want to make about 25 of them.
  • While shells are cooking, in a separate skillet, combine ground beef, taco seasoning and salsa. Cook until beef is cooked through.
  • Add cream cheese to beef and mix well. Continue mixing until cream cheese is melted and well combined with beef mixture.
  • Shells should be done right about now. Lay sells out individually on a plate or rack so they don't stick together.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish, pour 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce onto bottom of the dish.
  • Stuff shells with beef mixture and put them into the pan, keep them close!
  • Once pan is full, drizzle remaining 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce over shells and top with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and shells are hot.
  • Top with sour cream, avocado, olives or additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 calories, Carbohydrate 111 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 111 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 33 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 977 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

ENCHILADA STUFFED SHELLS



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I served this entree to my husband, my sister and my brother-in-law, who is a hard-to-please eater. He said he liked it and even took leftovers for lunch the next day-I was thrilled! -Rebecca Stout, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and seasonings; set aside., Place a rounded teaspoonful of refried beans in each pasta shell, then fill with turkey mixture. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give the filling a more complex flavor. A good combination is a mix of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the shells. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Otherwise, they will become mushy.
  • Make sure the filling is moist. If it's too dry, the shells will be difficult to eat. You can add some milk or cream to the filling to make it creamier.
  • Use a baking dish that is large enough to hold the shells in a single layer. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the shells immediately after they are baked. This is when they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Mexican stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your shells turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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