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

Emerance Umurerwa
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.


Paul Masele
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and spinach.


Elijah Hehr
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Tiffanie Banda
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken and cheese were a nice balance to the spinach.


Boy Lekaota
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I think this recipe would be even better with a homemade marinara sauce.


Imam Jan
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The shells were a bit overcooked, but the filling was still tasty.


Edgard jose Requenez alvarado
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These shells were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Ramy Ortega
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I added a little bit of extra garlic to the filling, and it really took the flavor up a notch.


Sadique Alinizami
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the creamy spinach filling.


Waylin Benson
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I substituted the chicken for tofu, and it turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the filling really well.


awais khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.