Waist-Watching Baked Chicken and Shells Marinara Recipe

Name: Waist-Watching Baked Chicken and Shells Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups medium pasta shells; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 4 ounces ground chicken; 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, strips; 1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, strips; ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups medium pasta shells
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces ground chicken
1 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper, strips
1 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, strips
¼ cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Prehet oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions.
3
Heat oil in medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
5
Remove to a plate.
6
To skillet, add mushrooms, peppers, onion, and garlic and stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
7
Return chicken to skillet.
8
Add tomato sauce, 1 T. parsley, basil, pepper, and salt; bring to a boil.
9
Reduce ehat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Spread about 1 T. sauce in 1-1/2-quart baking dish.
12
Drain pasta and add half to dish.
13
Sprinkle with 1 T. Parmesan cheese.
14
Top with half of remaining sauce.
15
Repeat layers; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
16
Bake 10 minutes until heated through.
17
Sprinkle with remaining 1 T. parsley and serve.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups medium pasta shells, 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil, 4 ounces ground chicken, 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Waist-Watching Baked Chicken and Shells Marinara 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.

Waist-Watching Baked Chicken and Shells Marinara

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