Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped; 18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups milk or 3 cups cream; salt; pepper; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup prepared marinara sauce

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups cream
salt
pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup prepared marinara sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Mix chopped chicken, egg, ricotta, parsley, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan in bowl and set aside.
3
Make white sauce: Melt butter in saucepan and add flour.
4
Cook a little, but don't let butter brown.
5
Add milk and salt, pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
6
Cook and stir until thickened.
7
Spread half of the marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
8
Fill cooled shells with chicken mixture.
9
Pour white sauce over shells and drizzle rest of marinara over top.
10
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over all.
11
Cover and bake about 40 minutes.
12
Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.

2922

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

350

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped, 18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells

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