Best Chicken And Basil Stuffed Shells Recipes

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CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED SHELLS



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Chicken Parmesan gets a new spin in this easy-to-make (and quick-to-disappear!) pasta bake. Jumbo shells are stuffed with cheesy chicken filling and topped with crispy toasted bread crumbs in this delicious dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

32 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz package)
2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS



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These chicken stuffed shells are easy and very yummy. Plus they heat up as leftovers really well! My family loves them!!! I usually cook a 3-4 pound chicken and use it for the shells and a chicken salad.

Provided by JOONEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder
1 whole cooked chicken, boned and shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a saucepan, mix the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  • In a bowl, mix the chicken and prepared stuffing. Fill the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture, and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 101.1 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1435.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKEN AND BASIL STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Chicken and Basil Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 3 shells per serving, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed (about 3 boneless skinless breasts)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch basil, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 (32 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Season chicken w/ salt and pepper and drizzle w/ a little olive oil. Broil at 375°F for about a half an hour.
  • Meanwhile boil shells per package instructions. Drain and place on wax paper.
  • Sauté onion about 5 minutes, add garlic and saute 2 minutes more. cube chicken. divide cheese and mix all ingredients together, except marinara.
  • Stuff shells.
  • Place in 11 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Pour marinara over shells. Top with remaining cheeses.
  • Serve with a caeser salad and garlic bread!
  • YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 131.2, Sodium 1282.7, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.3, Protein 42.2

BASIL STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Basil Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 55m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup basil, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten well
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 teaspoon salt
20 large pasta shells
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the beaten eggs with the ricotta, parmesan and basil.
  • Add seasonings and adjust to taste.
  • Cook large pasta shells in 6 quarts boiling water till just tender. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Stuff each shell with about 3 tbsp of filling and place in a casserole dish.
  • Top with tomato sauce.
  • Bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 425.3, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 7.6

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