SKINNY ITALIAN STUFFED SHELLS

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A delicious and skinny take on a creamy, indulgent pasta dish baked in the oven.

Provided by curiouschef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese
¼ white onion, diced
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
1 spreadable cheese wedge (such as The Laughing Cow® Creamy Swiss Garlic & Herb)
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite about 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken with oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, goat cheese, cheese wedge, and garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook until well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 3 to 4 spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to prevent the shells from sliding. Stuff remaining chicken mixture into shells and set in the baking dish with the stuffed side up. Sprinkle top of shells with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake shells in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 519.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Skye Rowberry
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves stuffed shells.


Ammar Malik
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These stuffed shells are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort.


Tera Anderson
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese instead. It turned out great!


Dee Drip Entertainment
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These stuffed shells are a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Faisal
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I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Relebohile Mbuli
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The recipe was not clear on how to cook the shells. I ended up overcooking them.


Mereani Buii
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These stuffed shells were a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


Tariq Shehzad
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I substituted ground turkey for the ground beef and it turned out great. This is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your liking.


BORO BARNABAS
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat pasta shells. It makes the dish a bit healthier.


Abdella Aman
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These stuffed shells are a great make-ahead meal. I made them on the weekend and then reheated them during the week for lunch.


Raheela Kosar
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I've made these stuffed shells several times and they always turn out great. They are a family favorite!


Monica Wambui
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The shells were overcooked and the filling was dry.


Afaraj Alam
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These stuffed shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Kailash Mk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffed shells turned out perfectly. They were cheesy, flavorful, and the shells were cooked to perfection.


bishop michael joseph
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These stuffed shells are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they are a healthier version of the traditional recipe.


Shelicia Monzon
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I made these stuffed shells for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Jammy Hansford
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The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The stuffed shells were cheesy and flavorful.


Mustaqeem Khan
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These stuffed shells were a huge hit with my family! The shells were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.