Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
Imagine yourself tasting a meal that feels like a hug, on a plate. Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells offers just that. The shells are filled with a delicious mix of ricotta and parmesan cheeses and tender chicken pieces all covered with delightful crispy breadcrumb topping. It is a combination of warm flavors and textures in each bite plus homemade marinara sauce that gives an additional touch of love.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 c homemade marinara or store-bought
- 24 jumbo dried pasta shells
- 2 c chopped cooked chicken use up leftovers
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 c parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 c panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 c melted butter
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven by setting it to 400°F. Take a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread marinara sauce, on its surface.
- Next, cook the shells in salted water for 6 to 7 minutes. Then drain them properly.
- In a mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, your favorite seasoning, garlic, salt and a pinch of pepper. Mix well. Add some chicken to enhance the flavor.
- Now it's time to fill the shells with this mixture. Dip each stuffed shell into butter. Then coat them with panko crumbs. Place these shells in the baking dish with the side facing up.
- Bake the shells in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn brown. If you prefer a slightly crispy texture on top you can broil them for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Once baked to perfection sprinkle some mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Bake for another 5 minutes until it melts beautifully.
- Finally serve these mouthwatering stuffed shells warm, from the oven. Enjoy every bite.
Notes
To ensure that this Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells recipe is suitable, for a diet you can make these simple substitutions:
Opt, for jumbo pasta shells that are specifically labeled as gluten-free.
Select breadcrumbs that are gluten-free or create your own by grinding gluten-free bread.
Remember to double-check all the ingredients, including cheeses to ensure they are certified as gluten-free.