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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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.

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