Oamc Cheese Chicken Shells
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Oamc Cheese Chicken Shells—an easy, freezer-friendly dish that's as comforting as it is delicious. Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a creamy, flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, enhanced with aromatic Italian seasoning and garlic. Smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella, this baked pasta creation is a guaranteed family favorite. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, these stuffed shells can be assembled ahead of time and even frozen for up to three months, making them an ideal option for one-dish dinners or large gatherings. Serve piping hot with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 shells Jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1.5 cups Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1 bottle Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Carefully fill each cooked shell with about 2 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish, seam side up.
Pour the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!
To freeze for OAMC: After assembling the stuffed shells in the baking dish and covering them with marinara sauce, wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 345.4 g | 443% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1254 mg | 418% | |
| Sodium | 5257 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 355.5 g | 711% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 3769 mg | 290% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2440 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
