Monday, April 21, 2014

Cheesy Chicken Marinara Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
1 jar (26 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce, divided
1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a large casserole dish.

Cook the pasta according to directions on box BUT leave them slightly al dente; drain well and set aside.

Pour 1/3 the jar of marinara into the casserole dish and spread out evenly.

Set the cooked pasta shells on top of the sauce in casserole dish, arranging evenly, open side up.

In a bowl, mix together 1/3 the jar of sauce with the shredded chicken and ricotta cheese, just until combined well.

Spoon the chicken mixture carefully into the pasta shells.

Pour the remaining sauce over the top.

Cover and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly hot.

Will serve 4 to 6.

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