Ready in

55 mins

Cuisine

Italian-American

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

6 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~800 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by JSK on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

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

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Cream Sauce & Topping

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Garlic Bread

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Pasta Water

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

  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.

  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.

  4. Cook Pasta

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

  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 until pink and cooked. Remove chicken and shrimp from pans.

  6. Dice Chicken

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

  7. Prepare Cream Sauce Base

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

  8. Finish Cream Sauce

    Pour in 4 cups of heavy cream. Add the 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.

  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 until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens. Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and mix.

  10. Assemble Stuffed Shells

    Preheat oven to 375°F (approximately 190°C) (or 400°F (approximately 205°C) 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.

  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 , or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the dish is heated through.

  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- until golden brown and on both sides. Add a little extra butter on top if desired.

  13. Serve

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

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Heavy cream?

    • 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter — Good for sauces, not whipping.
    • Equal parts evaporated milk
    • Full-fat coconut milk (1:1) — Adds mild coconut flavor.
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and shellfish and gluten.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Use chicken thighs instead ofIngredient swap

    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

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Flavour tipSeason All Components (water

    Chicken, shrimp, sauce) to your personal taste.

  • TipFor a Quicker Meal

    Use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it.

  • Cooking tipIf You Prefer a Thicker Sauce

    Add more grated Parmesan cheese.

  • TipIf Someone Doesn't Like Tomatoes

    Dicing them larger allows for easier removal.

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