Ingredients
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1 pound jumbo pasta shells
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2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
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1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (21.5 ounce) jar prepared Alfredo sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 4 ½ teaspoons salt and pasta shells to water and boil, stirring occasionally, 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine chicken, ricotta, basil, spinach, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons salt in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in egg. Divide filling evenly among pasta shells.
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Coat bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce along bottom of dish. Fill dish with stuffed shells and top with remaining sauce, shredded cheese and remaining Parmesan and pepper. Cover with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes more.
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Turn the oven to broil on High. Broil until lightly browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1045 | Calories |
74g | Fat |
40g | Carbs |
57g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 1045 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 74g | 95% |
Saturated Fat 40g | 201% |
Cholesterol 309mg | 103% |
Sodium 3256mg | 142% |
Total Carbohydrate 40g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 57g | 114% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 962mg | 74% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 765mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.