Tomato Cream Chicken Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Tomato Cream Chicken Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente 10-11 minutes, drained; 1/2 pound Precooked chicken, diced small; 8 ounces Marinara sauce; 6 ounces Cream cheese, slices into chunks; 1 Onion, finely diced; 1 Celery stalk, finely diced; 2 tablespoons Canola oil; 3 Garlic cloves; Splash Red wine; 1 teaspoon Each: dried parsley, oregano, thyme; 1 tablespoon Garlic bread seasoning, like Johnny's, or just extra Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt; 3 ounces Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente 10-11 minutes, drained
1/2 pound Precooked chicken, diced small
8 ounces Marinara sauce
6 ounces Cream cheese, slices into chunks
1 Onion, finely diced
1 Celery stalk, finely diced
2 tablespoons Canola oil
3 Garlic cloves
Splash Red wine
1 teaspoon Each: dried parsley, oregano, thyme
1 tablespoon Garlic bread seasoning, like Johnny's, or just extra Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt
3 ounces Parmesan cheese

1
Put onions in large saute pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook onions on low heat until almost carmelized, add celery and cook a couple minutes more. Then add chopped garlic gloves. Deglaze pan with a splash of red wine.
2
Add chicken and cream cheese to pan. Stir until melty, then pour in remaining sauce. Add spices. Bring to simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3
Spray a 9x13 pan with canola oil. Spread a thin layer (about 2 ounces) of marinara sauce in bottom. Place cooked shells in pan, touching. Put a heaping tablespoon of filling in each shell. Using a very small scoop makes this easy.
4
Scatter finely grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each shell, without going too crazy. Keep in mind this is a finger food!
5
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, then broil a couple of minutes to melt and brown cheese a bit.
6
Can be made the day before, kept in fridge covered in plastic, and baked before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente 10-11 minutes, drained, 1/2 pound Precooked chicken, diced small, 8 ounces Marinara sauce, 6 ounces Cream cheese, slices into chunks, and more.

Yes, Tomato Cream 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.

Tomato Cream Chicken Stuffed Shells

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