Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken & Stuffing Stuffed Shells, a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a savory mixture of tender chicken and stuffing, all enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with melted cheese. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe allows for customization by incorporating your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether served at home or at a gathering, these stuffed shells are sure to impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 12oz box Jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
- 1 TBS salt
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups shredded boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts
- 2 (6oz) boxes Stove Top Stuffing, chicken flavor
- 3 cups water
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 2 (10.5oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or swiss cheese
- Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, add 1 TBS salt and bring it to a boil.
- Add the jumbo shells and stir for about 20 seconds.
- Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Pat dry and lay them out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, bring 3 cups of water and 1 stick of butter to a boil.
- Add both boxes of stuffing mix and stir until combined.
- Turn off the burner and fold in shredded or diced cooked chicken until evenly mixed.
- Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Stuff each cooked jumbo shell generously with the stuffing mixture until filled and slightly mounded over.
- Place stuffed shells into the prepared baking dish; use an additional small baking dish if needed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of soups, milk, chicken broth, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the stuffed shells in both baking dishes.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on top; return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving. Let sit for about 5 minutes before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg