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6) Cheesy Minced Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 –16 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 lb 450 g minced (ground) chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 oz 140 g baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook shells until al dente; drain and cool.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion 3–4 minutes, add garlic and minced chicken; cook until no pink remains.
  3. Stir in spinach until wilted, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; remove from heat.
  4. Mix chicken mixture with ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  5. Spoon filling into shells and place in a baking dish spread with 1 cup marinara; top shells with remaining sauce and cheeses.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top; let rest 5 minutes before serving.