MEXICAN CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by cosmos2015
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells in well salted, boiling water until al dente. If you cook them too long, they will be difficult to stuff, plus they will have additional cooking time, once they are stuffed. Drain the pasta and set aside while you make the filling. Cook, drain and dice enough chicken breast to make 4 cups. I always have homemade chicken stock and pre-cooked diced chicken bagged in my freezer. You could use canned chicken broth if you prefer. To make the filling, mix diced chicken, drained black beans, green onions, diced peppers, and cumin in a large mixing bowl. Thoroughly incorporate all the ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, chicken stock and undrained tomatoes with chiles. When thoroughly combined, pour it over the chicken mixture and mix well. (If you have trouble incorporating the cream cheese and tomatoes, you can heat it slightly in the microwave.) Spread 3/4 cup picante sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. (I used one 13x18x2-inch dish, but two 9×13-inch dishes should also work.) Reserve the final 1/4 cup for later. Using a spoon, or your fingers, fill each of your cooked and cooled pasta shells, setting them into the picante covered pan. Continue until all shells are filled and arranged in the pan. When the pan is full, drizzle the shells with the remaining 1/4 cup of picante and then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the baking pan tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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Kharis Ally
[email protected]I'm bookmarking this recipe. It looks delicious!
Vlad Bleoanca
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it.
Bilal Mehar
[email protected]I've never made stuffed shells before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Sadat
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious!
achemu solomon
[email protected]I'm allergic to chicken, so I substituted ground beef in this recipe. It turned out great!
Amaar Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Juan Alcorcga
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my stuffed shells turned out dry and bland.
Tia
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Et's Eamin
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Ayub Abdullahi
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were easy to make and very tasty.
Taj khan Tajul
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed these stuffed shells. They were cheesy and flavorful, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly.
Jada Bezuidenhout
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a little bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.
Charles Garner
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would highly recommend it.
Goddy Godelo
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken, cheese, and salsa were all perfectly balanced.
Zahid Bodla
[email protected]These stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The chicken and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy, and the pasta shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.