Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces packages jumbo pasta shells
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 15 ounces light ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
• 2 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• 3 melt the butter in a large skillet, add chicken and onion, and cook until chicken is done, about 7-9 minutes.
• 4 stir in breadcrumbs, and remove from heat.
• 5 in a bowl, combine egg, ricotta, half the mozzarella and half the cheddar, spices, salt and pepper.
• 6 add the chicken mixture.
• 7 fill shells and place in a 11x7 inch pan.
• 8 combine tomato sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar; pour mixture over shells.
• 9 sprinkle with parmesan if using.
• 10 i like to sprinkle with more mozzarella as well.
• 11 cover and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.