Description
Delicious and comforting Chicken Scampi Stuffed Pasta Shells recipe that combines tender diced chicken, flavorful scampi sauce, and gooey melted cheese stuffed inside jumbo pasta shells, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For Chicken Seasoning:
- 2 lbs. chicken tenders, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For Scampi Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp reserved chicken seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2/3 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/3 cup pasta water
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 12 oz. Jumbo pasta shells
- 3 cups shredded cheese, divided (monterey jack, cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)
Instructions
- Prep & Cook Chicken: Mix chicken seasoning, coat chicken, cook until done. Set aside.
- Make Scampi Sauce: Saute garlic in butter, add wine, reduce. Add seasonings, stock, lemon, cream, parmesan, parsley. Simmer until thickened.
- Stuff The Shells & Bake: Combine chicken with half of the cheese. Stuff shells, place in a dish with sauce. Top with remaining cheese. Bake.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before stuffing the shells.
- You can customize the cheese blend to your preference.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Scampi Stuffed Pasta Shells, Pasta Recipe, Stuffed Shells, Scampi Sauce, Comfort Food
