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Stuffed Shells with Chicken and Garlic Butter

Stuffed Shells with Chicken: Indulgent Garlic Butter Delight

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A rich and comforting dish, Stuffed Shells with Chicken are enhanced with a delightful garlic butter sauce.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stuff each cooked shell with the chicken mixture.
  5. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for a minute.
  6. Pour the garlic butter over the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using cooked spinach or herbs like basil in the filling.
  • Top with extra mozzarella before baking for a cheesier top.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg