Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with chicken and cheese, and baked in tomato sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 705 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.

Step 2

In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.

Step 3

Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.