Description
A creamy and savory dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a delicious blend of chicken, bacon, and ranch, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the chicken mixture.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce.
- Top the shells with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your preference.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the filling if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, ranch, stuffed shells, pasta, casserole, comfort food