Classic Marry Me Chicken Stuffed Shells
Delightful stuffed pasta shells filled with creamy chicken, topped with melted cheese and marinara sauce – perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the filling by combining shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well-blended.
- Stuff each shell with a generous amount of the chicken mixture and arrange them neatly in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring each one is well-covered.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Pair with a fresh side salad and garlic bread for an elevated meal. For a kick, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg