Marry Me Chicken & Shrimp Stuffed Shells Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Prise Salt
- 1 Prise Pepper
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked shrimp, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a spoon, carefully stuff each pasta shell with the chicken and shrimp mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a greased baking dish, opening facing up.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well covered. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with additional marinara sauce on the side.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with additional marinara sauce and fresh basil for garnish.