Spicy Pepperoncini Chicken Stuffed Shells
A comforting dish of stuffed pasta shells filled with a spicy, creamy chicken mixture, topped with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream cheese, chopped pepperoncini, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture generously.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in the dish and top with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful goodness!
Notes
Leftover stuffed shells can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze before baking for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 745mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg