Chicken and Basil Stuffed Shells

Name: Chicken and Basil Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 shells per serving, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 20 jumbo pasta shells; 1 lb cooked chicken, cubed (about 3 boneless skinless breasts); 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (divided); 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bunch basil, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 (32 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Submitted by Your Gourmet Girlfriend

"I love basil! This comforting Italian dish is really good!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 3 shells per serving
Serves:: 6

ingredients

20 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed (about 3 boneless skinless breasts)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch basil, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 (32 ounce) jar marinara sauce

directions

Season chicken w/ salt and pepper and drizzle w/ a little olive oil. Broil at 375°F for about a half an hour.
Meanwhile boil shells per package instructions. Drain and place on wax paper.
Sauté onion about 5 minutes, add garlic and saute 2 minutes more. cube chicken. divide cheese and mix all ingredients together, except marinara.
Stuff shells.
Place in 11 x 13 casserole dish.
Pour marinara over shells. Top with remaining cheeses.
Serve with a caeser salad and garlic bread!
YUM!