CHICKEN- AND SPINACH-STUFFED SHELLS

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Enjoy these cheesy pasta shells stuffed with chicken and spinach - perfect for Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 large pasta shells (from 16-oz package)
1 container (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, spinach and chicken.
  • Spread 1 cup of the pasta sauce in bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells, filled sides up, on sauce in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over stuffed shells.
  • Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

So Said jani
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta dishes, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken and spinach filling is unique and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Vai Ami Gemar
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These stuffed shells are the perfect comfort food. The chicken and spinach filling is warm and inviting, and the shells are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ramadhani Hashim
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I've made stuffed shells before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken and spinach filling is so flavorful and creamy! I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Patience Nakakande
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These stuffed shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought Alfredo sauce to save time, and the results were still delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Hattie Hanson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved these stuffed shells. The spinach and cheese flavors really complemented the chicken, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Dalores Carreon
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These stuffed shells were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. The chicken and spinach filling was delicious, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Dilshani Dilshani
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover chicken, and this recipe is perfect. The chicken and spinach filling was flavorful and creamy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Dj Rana Dj
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I used a different type of cheese in the filling, and I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. The results were delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Nekayla Ebanks
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These stuffed shells were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night. The chicken and spinach filling was warm and savory, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Anisa Jannat
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious stuffed shell recipe, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The chicken and spinach filling is packed with nutrients, and the shells are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again


Nimra Iman
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These stuffed shells were a nice change of pace from my usual pasta dishes. The chicken and spinach filling was light and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lee Thatcher
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these stuffed shells with ease. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Muhammad Umad
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These stuffed shells were a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy chicken and spinach filling, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Brenda Cook
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I was looking for a new stuffed shell recipe, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken and spinach filling was flavorful and creamy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Minas Alali
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These stuffed shells were a little time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The chicken and spinach filling was delicious, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again for special occasions.


Safder Hussain
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I've made stuffed shells before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chicken and spinach filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


zpjoker joker
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These stuffed shells were easy to make and turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and the filling was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Aklima Mohammed
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved these stuffed shells. The chicken and cheese flavors really complemented the spinach, and the shells were cooked to perfection.


Chondon Malo
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These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The chicken and spinach filling was flavorful and creamy, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.