SHELLS FILLED WITH CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 shells

Number Of Ingredients 18

Kosher salt
12 giant pasta shells (6 ounces)
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped baby arugula
1/2 cup diced feta cheese
1/3 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch pieces to yield 1 cup of meat
1/2 avocado, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1/4 fennel bulb, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
12 radicchio leaves from 1 small head

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta shells and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 12 to 13 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • For the dressing: Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually add the oil, whisking until the dressing is thick.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, feta, tomatoes, salt, pepper, olives, chicken, avocado and fennel.
  • Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
  • Line each shell with a leaf of radicchio, trimming each leaf if too large for the pasta. Fill shells with salad, pressing slightly so salad will adhere. Arrange shells on a platter and serve.

Goutom Sarkar
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. The shells were a fun and unique way to serve chicken salad.


Anjumkhan Khan
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best chicken salad he's ever had.


Free Firr
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The shells were good, but the filling was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook, so I had a hard time following the instructions.


Kikonos Family
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shells didn't turn out very well. The filling was bland and the shells were overcooked.


Essence Socarras
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These shells were delicious! I made them for dinner and my family loved them. The filling was really flavorful and the shells were cooked perfectly.


Christina West
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


hhf hh
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These shells were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and my family loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for special occasions.


Thanuja Nimsara
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The shells were a great way to serve it and the chopped salad filling was really flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thandeka Khuphe
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Wow, this recipe was a hit! The shells were perfectly cooked and the chicken chopped salad filling was delicious. I especially loved the addition of the avocado and bacon. It gave the dish a nice creamy and crunchy texture.