Turkey Stuffed Shells Chicken Recipes

CLASSIC STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
• Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
• Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
• Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
• Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
• Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
• Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

TURKEY AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED SHELLS WITH ARRABBIATA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and partially cook until tender but still very firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and the garlic and cook until the onions are soft and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the ground turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is slightly golden and cooked through. Add the artichoke hearts and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool.
• In a large bowl combine the cooled turkey mixture with the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, parsley, and the remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• To stuff the shells, cover the bottom of a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish with 1 cup of Arrabbiata sauce. Take a shell in the palm of your hand and stuff it with a large spoonful of turkey mixture, about 2 tablespoons. Place the stuffed shell in the baking dish. Continue filling the shells until the baking dish is full, about 24 shells. Drizzle the remaining Arrabbiata Sauce over the shells, top with the grated mozzarella. If freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 day and up to 1 month.
• To bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake until the shells are warmed through and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 60 minutes (20 minutes if shells are unfrozen.)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 cups jarred or fresh marinara sauce
• Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool until ready to use.

TURKEY STUFFED SHELLS (CHICKEN)

Steps:

• In 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, oregano , red pepper and 1/4 cup water to boiling. (Can option Italian seasoning for oregano, if preferred).
• Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered about 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile in a 12" skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook eggplant and onion until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Add ground turkey or chicken in eggplant mixture in skillet, half of the cokked tomato sauce and half the cheese; heat through.
• Cook shell macaroni the MINIMUM amount of time as label directs; drain well.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Spoon a heaping tablespoon of eggplant mixture into each shell.
• Arrange in a 13 x 9" glass baking dish in single layer.
• Pour remaining tomato sauce over shells, sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cover dish with foil and bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubby.

AMAZING CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare shells according to package directions and cool.
• Prepare stuffing according to package.
• In large bowl, combine prepared stuffing, chicken, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and Mrs.
• Dash.
• Set aside.
• Lightly coat 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Stuff each shell with a large spoonful of chicken mixture and place in pan.
• Mix soup with water in separate bowl.
• Pour over filled shells.
• Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 minutes.
• Serve hot.

CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a saucepan, mix the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through.
• In a bowl, mix the chicken and prepared stuffing. Fill the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture, and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

THANKSGIVING STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook shells according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, turkey, stuffing and green onions. In a small bowl, stir sweet potatoes and, if desired, mix in chili powder., Drain shells; fill each with 2 tablespoons stuffing mixture and 2 teaspoons sweet potato mixture. Arrange in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, covered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with gravy.