Best 7 Shells With Grilled Chicken And Mozzarella Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Shells with Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella recipe, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This delectable dish features succulent grilled chicken, nestled atop a bed of tender pasta shells, smothered in a luscious creamy mozzarella sauce. The perfect balance of textures and flavors makes this dish an instant favorite.

In addition to the main recipe, we present a delightful array of variations to suit every palate. Craving a vegetarian option? Our Shells with Grilled Vegetables and Mozzarella will surely satisfy. For those who love a spicy kick, the Shells with Grilled Chicken, Chorizo, and Mozzarella will deliver a burst of heat. And for a seafood twist, try our Shells with Grilled Shrimp and Mozzarella.

Each variation is carefully crafted to provide a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer the classic combination of chicken and mozzarella, or the vibrant flavors of grilled vegetables, chorizo, or shrimp, these recipes offer something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in a feast that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN SALAD SHELLS



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"These stuffed shells are great for a cool summer meal," assures Karen Lee of Waynesville, North Carolina. Calling for just four ingredients, including chicken salad from the deli, they are easy to assemble. The only thing you have to cook are the pasta shells, which take just minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 pounds prepared chicken salad
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained and cooled
2/3 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken salad and grapes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pasta shell. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 37g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHICKEN PARMESAN-STUFFED SHELLS



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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.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cool water; drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GRILLED CHICKEN PIZZA WITH MOZZARELLA AND ROASTED GARLIC



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Go from good to gourmet when using Stella® Cheese for this grilled chicken pizza with roasted garlic.

Provided by Stella Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Stella® Cheese

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads garlic, top of bulbs trimmed off so tops of cloves are exposed
1 ball pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ cup prepared pizza sauce
1 ½ cups cooked and pulled/chopped chicken
4 ounces Stella® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
1 cup spinach leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap garlic heads in foil and place on small rimmed baking pan. Transfer to oven and cook 1 hour or until garlic is dark golden brown and very soft. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes or until cool enough to touch. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skin into a small bowl.
  • Preheat grill for two-zone grilling: half of grill should be set to medium-high; other half should be off (indirect heat).
  • Stretch and shape dough into 14-inch circle and place on pizza pan or large tray. Brush one side of dough with 1 tablespoon oil. Use hands to transfer dough to direct heat side of grill, oiled side down. Do not worry if dough becomes a little misshapen during the transfer. Cook 2 minutes, or until the dough releases itself from the grates (do not disturb dough before it releases).
  • Brush top side of dough with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then use tongs to flip dough. Cook 2 minutes or until dough releases from grates. Continue cooking dough 3 to 4 minutes longer or until dough is firm and grill-marked in all areas, flipping and rotating frequently but keeping grill closed when not flipping.
  • Remove dough from grill and spread with sauce. Top with chicken, Stella® Mozzarella Cheese, everything bagel seasoning, and roasted garlic cloves.
  • Transfer pizza back to grill on indirect heat side. Close grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until toppings are warmed through and crust is fully cooked.
  • Remove pizza from grill and top with spinach. Cut and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1368.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

PASTA SHELLS WITH GRILLED CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA



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A This is a simple yet so classicly delicious pasta and chicken dish. One of my favorite ways to eat pasta, it's great in the summer because there's no heavy sauce. Great with a nice homemade garlic bread. Yum!

Provided by AlwaysEnL

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs chicken cutlets
8 ounces pasta shells, medium size
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, fresh, cut into cubes
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter
coarse salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Boil a large pot of water for pasta shells. Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper and cook on grill or in a grill pan until no longer pink. When done, remove and cut into small strips.
  • Cook pasta shells to desired firmness. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain shells and return them to the pot.
  • Add the cooked chicken, tomatoes, mozzrella, parmesan, parsley, and butter to pot. Stir to combine.
  • Slowly add some reserved pasta water until a nice coating of sauce is on pasta- you will probably not need all the reserved pasta water. Serve with more parmesan cheese for sprinkling. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.8, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 435.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 56.4

SPRING SHELLS AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds medium zucchini
Kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups whole milk
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 pound medium pasta shells
4 shallots, minced
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
4 ounces gruyere cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini into a colander using the large holes of a box grater. Toss with 1 tablespoon salt, then place in the sink to drain, about 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, nutmeg, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste and mix with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, then add the thyme, bay leaves and lemon zest and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened slightly, about 25 minutes. Strain into a bowl; discard the herbs.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until almost tender, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta along with the egg yolks and all but 3 tablespoons of both cheeses; stir to combine, then add the spinach.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved cheeses. Bake until browned on top and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

GRILLED CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES



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I got this recipe from 4 Ingredients or Less Campbell's Cookbook and it is a quick, easy and tasty sandwich. I have modified the recipe from the original.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/3 cup Italian dressing
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 loaf frozen mozzarella garlic bread

Steps:

  • Pour dressing in a bag. Place breasts in bag and shake to coat. Put in fridge for about 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 and heat grill to medium-hot.
  • Remove the bread from the bag and split in half. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Remove chicken from dressing and grill for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked though. Turn chicken and baste with dressing during cooking cycle.
  • Place chicken on baked garlic bread and enjoy.
  • Can add other sandwich condiments if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.4, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 336, Carbohydrate 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.1

CHICKEN AND SHELLS DINNER



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Like most kids, mine love macaroni and cheese. The addition of chicken and peas makes this a meal-in-one they never refuse.-LeeAnn McCue, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) shells and cheese dinner mix
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Prepare dinner mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir the chicken, peas, mayonnaise and sauteed onion into dinner mix., Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, mozzarella, and vegetables will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and olive oil will help to keep it moist and tender.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from burning or drying out.
  • Use a good quality pasta: A high-quality pasta will hold its shape and texture better than a cheaper pasta.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a creamy sauce: A creamy sauce will help to bind the ingredients together and create a rich, flavorful dish.
  • Top with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

This easy and delicious one-pan meal is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The grilled chicken is tender and flavorful, the mozzarella cheese is melted and gooey, and the creamy sauce is rich and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that the whole family will love.

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