Canned Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

How To Make Canned Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells Recipe

Delicious baked shell pasta stuffed with canned chicken and spinach in a creamy sauce.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 can of cooked chicken
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/4 tsp of black pepper
  • 1 jar (24 oz) of marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  2. Cook the pasta shells for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are al dente.

  3. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. Set it aside.

  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the canned chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  5. Spoon the filling into the shells and arrange them in a baking dish.

  6. Pour marinara sauce over the top and cover the dish with foil.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  8. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the shells are hot and golden brown.

  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 531 kcal
  • Total Fat : 19g
  • Saturated Fat : 10g
  • Cholesterol : 139mg
  • Sodium : 1326mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 55g
  • Dietary Fiber : 4g
  • Sugar : 9g
  • Protein : 36g
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