Description
The Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Bacon Stuffed Shells is a true masterpiece of comfort food, blending familiar flavors in a delightful and satisfying way. With its creamy, cheesy filling, savory chicken and bacon, and the aromatic essence of garlic and Italian seasoning, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Pasta Shells: 12-16 shells, cooked until al dente
- Cooked Chicken: 2 cups, shredded
- Bacon: 6 slices, crispy and crumbled
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, grated
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Italian Seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Marinara Sauce: 2 cups, for layering
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Pasta Shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Shells: Spoon the chicken and cheese mixture into each cooked pasta shell.
- Layer the Marinara Sauce: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in the dish and top with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake the Dish: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with ingredient substitutions or additions to suit your preferences. For instance, you could use ground turkey or beef instead of chicken, or try mixing different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, chicken, bacon, garlic, pasta