Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells Food

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Boil the pasta shells according to the package directions, just until al dente. Drain the water then rinse the shells in cold water to cool them down and prevent sticking.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stuff this filling into the cooked pasta shells and place them in a single layer in a glass 9x13 baking dish.
• In a large sauce pot, heat the cream of chicken soup and the evaporated milk over medium heat until hot. Add the garlic and herb cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese; stir well.
• Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350F for 40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
• Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the basil, the garlic, salt and pepper.
• Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Fill each shell with heaping tablespoon chicken mixture. Place shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
• Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked shells along with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

CHICKEN AND CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
• In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
• Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

CHEESY CHICKEN 'N' SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add soup, cheese and seasonings. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; place in a bowl. Stir in soup mixture and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden brown.

AMAZING CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare shells according to package directions and cool.
• Prepare stuffing according to package.
• In large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, chicken, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and Mrs.
• Dash.
• Set aside.
• Lightly coat 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Stuff each shell with a large spoonful of chicken mixture and place in pan.
• Mix soup with water in separate bowl.
• Pour over filled shells.
• Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.

CHICKEN SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS- 4 CHEESE!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Sprinkle chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast for 30-35 minutes or until done.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a few pinches of salt and the pasta shells.
• Boil just until ABOUT al dente (about 12 minutes)
• When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cool water.
• Place the pasta shells on a tray & pick out the good ones. Not all the shells will survive the boiling process intact. Set aside.
• When chicken is done let cool and dice 2 cups worth of chicken. Set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together diced chicken, diced spinach, diced onion and minced garlic.
• In a separate bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, & mayo.
• Add parsley and italian seasoning.
• Stir in the egg.
• Fold in 1 cup mozzerella cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add cheese mixture to chicken mixture, stirring until well combined.
• Spread half of the spaghetti sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Stuff the shells with the chicken mixture and place into the dish.
• Pour remaining sauce over center of shells.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
• Remove from oven, top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake uncovered for another 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Let cool slightly.
• Serve with salad and breadsticks!

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup parmesan, eggs, cooked chicken, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture turns golden brown. Whisk in the milk, then heavy cream, 1 cup parmesan, garlic and parsley. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
• Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Fill the shells with the chicken and cheese mixture and place them in the pan, seam side down.
• Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with extra parley, if desired, and serve.

COTTAGE CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the pasta and cook it 2 minutes shorter than the recommended time on the package. Stir the pasta from time to time with a wooden spoon making sure it doesn't stick to the pot. Drain, toss with cold water and drain again.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/Gas Mark 5, no fan.
• Make the filling: add all the filling ingredients into a large bowl (well-drained cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, Italian herbs, basil, onion and garlic powder, egg), stir until combined, season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the marinara sauce in a 9x13-inch (22x32cm) casserole dish.
• Fill each pasta shell with the cheese filling. Arrange the shells with the stuffing side up in the baking dish.
• Top the shells with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the dish and put it under the broiler. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is browned (keep an eye on it, it can burn quickly).
• Take out of the oven and let rest for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken).
• Enjoy!

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, zucchini, onion and celery and saute until soft but not brown, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the basil, oregano, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, prepare the shells: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes; drain. Mix the tofu, spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, the egg and garlic in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the dish. Stuff the cheese mixture into the shells and place in the baking dish, open-side up. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
• Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. Cook the pasta shells to al dente. After cooking the pasta shells, drain and place them upside down on a baking sheet to dry.
• Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then fold in the shredded chicken.
• Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them side by side, open side up, in the prepared baking dish.
• Evenly spread the Alfredo sauce on top of the stuffed shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
• Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until bubbly. For golden cheese, broil for 1-3 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

CHICKEN PARMESAN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400ºF.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells until just slightly softened but still firm, about 7 minutes. Drain well, then rinse under cold water. Arrange the shells in a single layer on a baking sheet, without touching each other.
• Cook the chicken tenders according to the package directions. Slice the tenders into quarters; set aside.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer the mixture to a medium resealable plastic bag. Snip 1/2 inch off one corner of the bag.
• Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. While holding a shell open with your fingers, pipe full with the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), then transfer to the baking dish. Press 1 chicken strip on top of the ricotta mixture. Repeat with the remaining shells, ricotta and chicken. Spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella.
• Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the casserole is bubbling slightly on the sides, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the instructions on the box and set aside separately to bring back to room temperature.
• Add Land O Lakes® Butter with Canola Oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds making sure not to overcook and cause burning.
• Add heavy cream, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, ½ tablespoon of creole seasoning, and Italian seasoning and stir to mix together. Bring cream sauce to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to thicken. Once thickened, remove from heat and pour into a large baking pan, and set aside.
• Next in a separate medium-sized bowl, add ricotta cheese, chicken, broccoli, onion, remaining parmesan, and remaining creole seasoning and stir together to combine well.
• Stuff room temperature shells with chicken mixture and add to the bottom of the baking pan.
• Cover with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has completely melted and is bubbling. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Boil and drain pasta shells until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and salt & pepper to taste.
• Pour cream of chicken soup into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir in evaporated milk and whisk until mixed.
• Add cream cheese to soup mixture stirring over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Fill pasta shells with chicken mixture and place in a 9x13 pan. Top with sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until hot & bubbly (about 25 minutes).

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• 1. Cook and dice Chicken Cook and dice Bacon Boil shells Combine Chicken, Bacon, Ricotta, Shredded 5 cheese and 1/2 of chedder (grated) in large bowl. Mix together well. Scoop mixure into shells generously. Pour 1 Jar alfredo into Large rectangle baking pan ( at least 1in deep ) spread to cover dish. Place stuffed shells crease side down snuggly together. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake covered at 375 for 30-40 minutes. Remove cover. Sprinkle some parmesan, Grate and top with remaining chedder, Bake until top is golden. Best served with Garlic Bread :)