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Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Shells

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 19, 2017
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Chicken Parmesan gets a new spin in this easy-to-make (and quick-to-disappear!) pasta bake. Jumbo shells are stuffed with cheesy chicken filling and topped with crispy toasted bread crumbs in this delicious dinner.

Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Shells

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 32 jumbo pasta shells (from 12-oz package)
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the basil, the garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    4
    Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Fill each shell with heaping tablespoon chicken mixture. Place shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Step 
    5
    Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle over baked shells along with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition

540 Calories
26g Total Fat
35g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    The jumbo pasta shells come in a box with more than the 32 shells required for this recipe. We recommend cooking a few more than you need, as some may stick to the bottom of the pot and tear apart during cooking.
  • tip 2
    Any variety of Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce will work in this recipe.
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