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Chicken-Ricotta Stuffed Shells
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 2
“My husband and I don’t care for tomato-based sauces, so I came up with this variation on stuffed shells,” says Amy Hixon of Ringgold, Georgia. “It tastes like a chicken alfredo, and we really enjoy it.”
Ingredients:
6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2/3 cup ricotta cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2/3 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
sauce:
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the ricotta, cream cheese and bouillon until blended. Stir in chicken and Parmesan cheese. Drain shells; stuff with chicken mixture. Place in a shallow 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cheese and parsley. Stir until cheese is melted. Pour over shells.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and filling is heated through. Yield: 2 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com