Ready in

55 mins

Cuisine

Italian-American

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

6 People

Calories / Serving

~800 kcal
Recipe by Jerica's Scratch Kitchen on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Water 12 cups
  2. Chicken Bouillon 1 tablespoon
  3. Chicken Breast Cutlets 6-8 pieces
  4. Cleaned Shrimp 1 lb
  5. Jumbo Shells Pasta 1 box (12 oz)
  6. Olive Oil as needed
  7. Avocado Oil as needed

All Ingredients - Seasonings (for chicken & shrimp - per side/batch)

  1. Dan-O's Seasoning 1 teaspoon
  2. Onion Powder 2 teaspoons
  3. Accent Seasoning 2 teaspoons
  4. Creole Seasoning 1 teaspoon
  5. Garlic Black Pepper 1 teaspoon
  6. Smoked Paprika 1 teaspoon

All Ingredients - Cream Sauce & Topping

  1. Minced Garlic 2 tablespoons
  2. Diced Tomatoes 1 cup
  3. Heavy Cream 4 cups
  4. Parmesan Shreds 1/2 cup
  5. Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup
  6. Spinach 10 oz
  7. Accent Seasoning (for sauce) 3 teaspoons
  8. Garlic Black Pepper (for sauce) 2 teaspoons
  9. Dan-O's Seasoning (for sauce) 2 teaspoons
  10. Onion Powder (for sauce) 3 teaspoons
  11. Slap Ya Mama Seasoning (for sauce) 1 teaspoon
  12. Extra Parmesan Cheese (for topping) 1 cup
  13. Parsley (for topping) as needed
  14. Sargento Mozzarella with Red Pepper Flakes (for topping) 1 cup

All Ingredients - Garlic Bread

  1. Blue Bonnet Butter 3 tablespoons
  2. Garlic Butter (from Sam's Club) 2 tablespoons
  3. Sliced French Bread 1 loaf

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairyshellfishgluten

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Pasta Water

Bring 12 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon to season the water.

Step 2: Season Chicken

Season chicken breast cutlets on each side with 1 teaspoon Dan-O's, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons Accent, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic black pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasonings in.

Step 3: Season Shrimp

Season cleaned shrimp with 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon Dan-O's, 2 teaspoons Accent, 1 teaspoon garlic black pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.

Step 4: Cook Pasta

Add jumbo shells pasta to the seasoned boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Step 5: Cook Chicken and Shrimp

Heat avocado oil in two separate pans. Pan-fry the seasoned chicken cutlets until golden brown and cooked through. In the second pan, pan-fry the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked. Remove chicken and shrimp from pans.

Step 6: Dice Chicken

Dice the cooked chicken breast into small pieces. Keep the chicken drippings in the pan for the sauce.

Step 7: Prepare Cream Sauce Base

In the pan with the chicken drippings, add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned. Add 1 cup of diced tomatoes and sauté for a few moments.

Step 8: Finish Cream Sauce

Pour in 4 cups of heavy cream. Add the diced chicken back into the sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan shreds and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to cook down slightly until it begins to thicken.

Step 9: Season and Add Spinach to Sauce

Season the sauce with 3 teaspoons Accent, 2 teaspoons garlic black pepper, 2 teaspoons Dan-O's, 3 teaspoons onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama. Stir well. Add 10 oz of spinach and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and mix.

Step 10: Assemble Stuffed Shells

Preheat oven to 375°F (or 400°F if your oven is less efficient). Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Ladle a thin layer of the cream sauce onto the bottom of the dish. Take each jumbo shell, add a small amount of cream sauce, a pinch of Parmesan cheese, and then fill generously with the chicken and shrimp mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in the baking dish.

Step 11: Bake Stuffed Shells

Pour any remaining cream sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well covered. Top with parsley, 1 cup of extra Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of Sargento Mozzarella with red pepper flakes. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the dish is heated through.

Step 12: Prepare Garlic Bread

While the shells are baking, melt 3 tablespoons of Blue Bonnet butter and 2 tablespoons of garlic butter in a pan. Place sliced French bread into the melted butter and pan-sear until golden brown and toasted on both sides. Add a little extra butter on top if desired.

Step 13: Serve

Remove the baked stuffed shells from the oven. Serve immediately with the homemade garlic bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Pro Tips

Season all components (water, chicken, shrimp, sauce) to your personal taste.

For a quicker meal, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more grated Parmesan cheese.

If someone doesn't like tomatoes, dicing them larger allows for easier removal.

Recipe Variations

Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for a juicier chicken component.

Omit the shrimp for a chicken-only stuffed shells recipe.

Experiment with different cheese blends for the topping.

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