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Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Shells

Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Shells

Chicken Parmesan takes on a fun twist in this easy and irresistible pasta bake. Jumbo shells are filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken mixture, then topped with crispy toasted breadcrumbs, making this dish a dinner favorite that’s sure to disappear fast!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • - 32 jumbo pasta shells from a 12-oz package
  • - 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • One 15-oz jar of ricotta cheese made with whole milk
  • Two cups 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • - 1 egg lightly beaten
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 4 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • - 1 Muir GlenTM organic tomato basil pasta sauce, 1 25.5 oz jar
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - For plain panko, use 2/3 cup ProgressoTM crispy bread crumbs.

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven temperature to 350°F. Apply cooking spray sparingly to a 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Prepare the pasta shells according to package directions. Place aside after draining and washing with cool water.
  • While the pasta cools, mix together the chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup of pasta sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Stuff each shell with a generous tablespoon of the chicken mixture and arrange the shells in the dish. Cover the shells with the leftover pasta sauce.
  • Bake the dish for half an hour after covering it with foil. The remaining mozzarella cheese should melt after 5 to 10 minutes of baking uncovered after the foil has been removed. Give the dish ten minutes to rest.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle the toasted bread crumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil over the baked shells before serving.
  • This dish is sure to make everyone happy!

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSodium: 800mg
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