Description
Creamy, comforting, and incredibly easy to prepare, these Chicken Stuffed Shells are a perfect weeknight dinner or make-ahead meal. With tender pasta shells filled with seasoned chicken and stuffing, and smothered in a rich, savory sauce, this dish is guaranteed to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 jumbo pasta shells: ideal for holding the creamy filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken: adds protein and savory flavor
- 1 box stuffing mix (prepared): provides herby texture and moisture
- 1 can cream of celery soup: adds smooth, earthy flavor
- 1 can cream of chicken soup: boosts the overall creaminess
- 1/2 cup chicken broth: thins the sauce for better coverage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder: enhances flavor depth
- Salt and pepper to taste: balances and enhances flavors
- Aluminum foil: used to cover the dish while baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the stuffing mix according to package directions and set aside.
- Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a saucepan, mix cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium for 5 minutes, stirring until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with the prepared stuffing.
- Gently stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture.
- Place stuffed shells in a 9×13-inch baking dish in a single layer.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the stuffed shells.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Undercook pasta slightly to prevent tearing during stuffing.
- Rotisserie chicken can save time and add flavor.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy weeknight prep.
- Top with shredded cheese before baking for added richness.
- Freeze unbaked shells for up to 3 months; bake from frozen with extra time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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