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Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells

Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells
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Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells recipe that melts in your mouth and solves your dinner dilemma with rich comforting flavors

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

    • Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This gives us enough heat to get the cheese golden without drying out the filling.
  • Boil the jumbo pasta shells. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shells according to package instructions, usually 10–12 minutes—they should be al dente. Drain and set them on a baking sheet to cool so they don’t stick together.
  • Make the garlic butter oil base. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add olive oil, then toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned—you’re aiming for a gentle sizzle that releases that heady aroma.
  • Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the warm garlic butter oil (including the garlic bits) and stir everything together—this infuses every bite with that buttery, garlicky goodness.
  • Stuff the shells. Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each cooked shell generously with the chicken mixture.
  • Assemble the dish. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer, then spoon remaining marinara over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to let everything settle and flavors meld.

    • Notes

    Imagine sinking your fork into a melty, garlicky bite of Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells—the smell alone, buttery garlic with a hint of lemon zest, makes your kitchen feel like a cozy Italian trattoria. This comforting pasta dish combines tender chicken and classic scampi flavors inside jumbo pasta shells smothered with creamy cheeses and baked to golden bubbly perfection.

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