Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells

Name: Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, French, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked jumbo pasta shells; 2 tablespoons olive oil; FILLING:; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; ASSEMBLY:; 4 cups meatless pasta sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and halved

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

11 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. Bake: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by CYNDY GERKEN, Naples, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 09, 2024

When chicken Parmesan meets stuffed shells, it's love at first bite. The texture of the chicken holds up in the deliciously creamy and cheesy mixture. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Test Kitchen tips

Avoid overcooking the pasta. Shells are easier to stuff when al dente.

To fill shells easily, spoon the filling into a plastic storage bag. Cut a 1-inch hole in the corner and pipe the filling into the shells.

Coating the foil with cooking spray keeps it from sticking to the cheese on top.

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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
filling:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

assembly:

4 cups meatless pasta sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and halved

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente; drain. Toss with oil; spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.

2
For filling, toss chicken with Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken just until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in butter until melted. Stir in bread crumbs; cook until crumbs are slightly toasted, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
3
In a large bowl, mix cheeses, milk, parsley and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold in chicken mixture.
4
Spread 2 cups pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Fill each shell with 2-1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture; place over sauce. Top with remaining 2 cups sauce and remaining cheeses (dish will be full).
5
Cover with greased foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.