SKINNY ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS

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A delicious and skinny take on a creamy, indulgent pasta dish baked in the oven.

Provided by curiouschef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
¼ white onion, diced
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
1 spreadable cheese wedge (such as The Laughing Cow® Creamy Swiss Garlic & Herb)
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite about 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken with oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, goat cheese, cheese wedge, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook until well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 3 to 4 spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to prevent the shells from sliding. Stuff remaining chicken mixture into shells and set in the baking dish with the stuffed side up. Sprinkle top of shells with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake shells in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 519.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Andrew Ruch
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Meh.


DReAm Hanjra
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These shells were amazing! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Bone Child
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the shells didn't turn out as expected. They were a bit too soft.


Md Nahid Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's a family favorite.


Its Mê
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The shells were a bit bland, but the sauce was good.


Jayson Soto
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I made these shells for my family and they loved them! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect consistency.


Noemi Rose
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These shells were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Junior Boy05
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shells turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shakib Hasan Tanzil
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The shells were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Blaise Fon
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I was a bit skeptical about the recipe because it seemed too simple, but I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the shells were. I will definitely be making this again.


Zach Gray
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The recipe was easy to follow and the shells turned out perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese to the filling.


Teddy Masore
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Aubree Reeder
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These stuffed shells were absolutely delicious! The ricotta and spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the marinara sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.