Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells
Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells could not be simpler to prepare. It’s an easy dinner idea that’s perfect for family meals and any occasion! Packed with flavor, this dish is a must try!
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 18 jumbo pasta shells
- 5 oz cream cheese *softened
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese *grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese *grated, this is for the top
- 5 tablespoon Pesto sauce *store bought or homemade (see recipe above)
- 2 cups chicken *cooked/shredded
- 3 cloves garlic *minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water and cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain the shells and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, excluding the 1/4 cup of cheese for the topping.
- Fill the shells with the chicken mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes, or until shells are bubbly and cheese is melted
Notes
**A little tip is to make a little extra pesto sauce and pour it on top of the shells prior to cooking. This will allow the shells to stay moist and not dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 1mg
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