Cheesy Chicken Fried Stuffed Shells
Last updated Jan 26, 2023
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Cheesy Chicken Fried Stuffed Shells
Serves: 2-4
Total: 1 hr 30 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr
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Recipe Preparation
- 3 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1 box of jumbo pasta shells
- 2 ⅙ tbsp creole seasoning
- 2 ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 7.5 oz ricotta cheese
- 10 oz mozzarella, shredded
- ½ cup Italian-blend cheese
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- Marinara sauce
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1
Boil 1 box of jumbo pasta shells in heavily salted water according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
2
Season chicken breasts with 1 tsp creole seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
3
Sauté chicken in butter until fully cooked. Use a
ThermoPro TP511
to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4
Chop the chicken and mix it with ricotta, mozzarella, and Italian-blend cheese. Season with 1 tsp creole seasoning, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp smoked paprika.
5
Whisk 2 large eggs in a bowl for the coating.
6
In another bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 ½ tbsp creole seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
7
Add 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
8
Stuff a spoonful of chicken mixture into each cooked pasta shell. Cover with another shell and press to seal the filling inside.
9
Coat each shell in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Repeat for all shells.
10
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 375°F (191°C) and fry each shell on both sides until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce and enjoy!
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