Fiesta Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Fiesta Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red onions; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 cup canned refried beans; 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix; 2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Tex Mex Cheese, divided; 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked; 2 cups Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce; 1 cup salsa; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onions
2 cups chopped cooked chicken Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 cup canned refried beans
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Tex Mex Cheese, divided
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
2 cups Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup salsa
2 green onions, thinly sliced

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3
Add peppers and red onions; cook 4 min.
4
or until crisp-tender.
5
Add chicken, beans and taco seasoning; cook 3 min., stirring frequently.
6
Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
7
Spoon into pasta shells, adding about 1 heaping Tbsp.
8
to each.
9
Mix pasta sauce and salsa; spread half onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
10
Add shells; top with remaining sauce.
11
Cover.
12
Bake 25 min.
13
or until heated through.
14
Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 min.
15
or until melted.
16
Top with green onions.

2822

kcal

Calories

Fat

472

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 red pepper, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped red onions, 2 cups chopped cooked chicken Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Stuffed Pasta Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Stuffed Pasta Shells

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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