Description
A heartwarming dish of jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy, cheesy chicken and baked in marinara sauce, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
- Jumbo pasta shells
- Cooked chicken, shredded
- Cream cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Garlic, minced
- Spinach, chopped
- Italian herbs (like basil and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, spinach, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, covering them evenly.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcook the pasta and ensure all ingredients are well mixed for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken stuffed shells, pasta recipes, Italian cuisine, comfort food, family dinner