Description
Chicken Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells are a comforting and healthy baked pasta dish featuring jumbo shells filled with a creamy mixture of rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, parmesan, and Greek yogurt, topped with red pasta sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for a family dinner and ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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Stuffed Shells
- 16-18 jumbo shells
- 3/4 cup chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce and Topping
- 1 cup red pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to prepare for baking the stuffed shells.
- Cook Pasta Shells: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, shredded parmesan, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a well-blended filling.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread 1/2 cup of the red pasta sauce evenly on the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Stuff the Shells: Using about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture, carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell. Place each filled shell snugly into the casserole dish on top of the sauce.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup of pasta sauce over the arranged stuffed shells. It may not cover all shells completely. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This allows the filling to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to melt and lightly brown the mozzarella cheese.
- Rest and Serve: Let the baked stuffed shells sit for a few minutes to set before serving. Divide into 4 servings and enjoy your comforting, healthy meal!
Notes
- These Chicken Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Shells are a favorite healthy and comforting dinner option that’s super easy to prepare.
- They bake in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect simple weeknight meal for the entire family.
- Using rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation and adds rich flavor.
- Feel free to substitute fresh mozzarella for shredded mozzarella for a different texture.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time to save time on busy days.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings or leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shells
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1340 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
