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Garlic Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Shells

Garlic Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Shells

Garlic Chicken & Spinach Stuffed Shells are a comforting blend of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and creamy cheeses nestled in pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 4 cups Fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese divided
For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Large pasta shells
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • nonstick cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped chicken, cooking until it’s no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in the ricotta and half of the mozzarella.
  4. Combine the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stuff each cooked shell generously with the chicken-spinach mixture. Arrange them snugly in the prepared baking dish, then drizzle the creamy sauce over the top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.

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