Shells Filled with Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Shells Filled with Chicken Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the pasta shells and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 12 to 13 minutes.
3
Drain and cool.
4
For the dressing: Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl.
5
Gradually add the oil, whisking until the dressing is thick.
6
For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, feta, tomatoes, salt, pepper, olives, chicken, avocado and fennel.
7
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
8
Line each shell with a leaf of radicchio, trimming each leaf if too large for the pasta.
9
Fill shells with salad, pressing slightly so salad will adhere.
10
Arrange shells on a platter and serve.

1395

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 giant pasta shells (6 ounces), 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Shells Filled with Chicken Chopped Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shells Filled with Chicken Chopped Salad

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