CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED PASTA SHELLS

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This is a favorite do-ahead meal for hot summer days. Shells may be stuffed with any chicken, tuna, shrimp, or ham salad. I serve them with green salad, corn on the cob, and/or fruit as side dishes. Best served cold on the day you make it.

Provided by jan&sons

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
3 ½ cups diced cooked chicken
¾ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped orange bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish, or to taste
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
sea salt to taste
1 pinch lemon pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well. Separate shells quickly so they do not stick together or tear.
  • Combine chicken, celery, bell pepper, almonds, green onions, and relish in a large bowl. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, curry powder, zest, salt, and lemon pepper together; pour over salad and toss.
  • Stuff each shell with a portion of the salad, arranging them in a 9x13-inch baking pan as you go. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Subo hi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken salad filling is so versatile - I've used different types of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, and it always turns out delicious. The pasta shells are the perfect vessel for the fil


Ibrahim Hanafi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken salad filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Karls Sancen
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy chicken salad filling and the perfectly cooked pasta shells. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Shahbaz
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken salad filling was delicious and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has a little extra time to spend in the kitchen.


Famida jannat Famida jannat
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken salad filling is so versatile - I've used different types of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, and it always turns out delicious. The pasta shells are the perfect vessel for the fil


Bobbi Melbourne
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken salad filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


I love it all Gotham
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy chicken salad filling and the perfectly cooked pasta shells. I will definitely be making this again.


Lil Oney
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken salad filling was delicious and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has a little extra time to spend in the kitchen.


MADDY CAT
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but I'm so glad I did! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ericson Esguerra
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken salad filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Velisiwe Ngwenya
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


raja atta ur rehman
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken salad filling is so versatile - I've used different types of chicken, vegetables, and herbs, and it always turns out delicious. The pasta shells are the perfect vessel f


Aboy Kiz
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This chicken salad stuffed pasta shells recipe was a hit! The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and creamy. I added some chopped celery and red onion to the filling for extra crunch and flavor. Will definitely make this again