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Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy chicken cheese mixture, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, and baked to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ricotta, ¾ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
  3. Fill each cooked shell with the chicken cheese mixture and place into a greased baking dish.
  4. In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream with a pinch of garlic powder and salt. Pour evenly over the stuffed shells.
  5. Top the shells with the remaining mozzarella and some extra Parmesan.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
  7. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider including chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg