Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

1 onion

chopped

1 egg

1 cup dry bread crumbs

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

salt and pepper to taste

8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand so they are not touching on waxed paper or foil.

Step 2

In large skillet over medium heat combine chicken onion egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano basil salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.

Step 3

Fill shells with chicken mixture using a tablespoon and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 705.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 48.6g 97%

Carbohydrates: 70.2g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 14.4g

Fat: 25.1g 39%

Saturated Fat: 13.4g 67%

Cholesterol: 145.2mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 1749.2IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 24.5mg 188%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 18.9mg 32%

Folate: 191mcg 48%

Calcium: 651.9mg 65%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 105.2mg 38%

Potassium: 960.1mg 27%

Sodium: 1402.2mg 56%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 226.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.