Don’t these chicken parmesan stuffed shells look amazing?! They taste even better! I made them the other night as kind of an experiment just to see how they would turn out. I had a box of large pasta shells and I didn’t really know what to do with them and this idea popped into my mind. We served the pasta bake with garlic bread and a side salad and we had a wonderful meal! This dinner has all your nutrients right into one dish! It is filled with dairy, vegetables, meat, and fruit from the tomatoes. Chicken parmesan stuffed shells are a fun appetizer or dinner. Everyone loves shell pasta and the delicious flavor it adds to any meal. With all the ingredinets combined this dinner is a well-balanced meal that everyone is sure to love!
Ingredients in Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
For the stuffed shells:
Large or jumbo pasta shells Breaded chicken strips Mozzarella cheese Spaghetti sauce Shredded Mozzarella/Parmesan cheese blend Fresh basil
For the Homemade Sauce:
Olive oil Chopped onion DOP San Marzano tomatoes Salt
Making Food Fun
My kids LOVE the shells because, well, they are shells and my kids think they are actual seashells. Anytime you can capitalize on something they love, I am game. Seriously, if I want to get my kids to eat something, I just have to stuff it in one of these shells and it automatically becomes their favorite food. I love the large shells for the kiddos because, unlike pasta noodles, they don’t get all over the place and they are easy for the little ones to spear with a fork. It is a win-win in my book! We are taking these shells and boosting them with delicious and easy ingredients that are taking this dinner to the next level!
Step by Step How to Make Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
Make this dinner even easier with these step-by-step instructions on making chicken parmesan stuffed shells the best meal yet! Get ready to add this shell pasta dinner to your weekly menu plan they are that good. Each bite is covered in cheese, and sauce, and held together with a savory pasta shell. The Italian combination is well worth the few steps in making this dinner recipe!
What Kind of Sauce Should I Use for Stuffed Shells?
Make this chicken parmesan stuffed shell recipe as simple or complex as you would like! Go easy and find a delicious canned sauce at the store, make a homemade sauce from scratch, or prepare a sauce using a can of tomatoes. Either of these options is well worth the time and money put into them!
Canned marinara – If you are in a rush, you can always use a pre-made marinara sauce like Ragu or Prego. However, even if you start with a base like that you can easily doll it up with some additional spices like basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to make it taste more like your own. Homemade sauce – If you have fresh tomatoes on hand, try our delicious Homemade Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes in this recipe. Canned tomatoes – My favorite tomato sauce to use for this recipe is a homemade sauce made with canned San Marzano tomatoes. You start by sautéing onions in olive oil. Then, you add the delicious canned tomatoes. Then, blend everything together and finish off with some salt and pepper. It is that easy!
Do Stuffed Shells Make a Good Freezer Meal?
Yes, they do! To make this into a freezer meal recipe, prepare the shells all the way, but stop before baking. Then, cover with plastic wrap and then foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy this meal, defrost it in the fridge and then bake it as normal.
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells
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