Chicken Cheesy Stuffed Shells

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Step 2 -Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Step 3 -Heat a grill pan or an iron skillet over medium heat, and drizzle it with olive oil.

Step 4

Step 4 -Add the chicken to the pan and cook, flipping once, until cooked through at 165 degrees F internally, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

Step 5 -Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred it with 2 forks, then allow it to cool.

Step 6

Step 6 -In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1 cup of parmesan, eggs, 2 tablespoons of parsley, salt, pepper, and the shredded chicken, stirring to combine. If the mixture seems too thick, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.

Step 7

Step 7 -In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 8

Step 8 -Add the flour to the melted butter, whisking and cooking until it becomes a golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9 -Pour in the milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, whisking constantly and cooking until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Step 10 -Add the garlic, remaining parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and basil, stirring until combined.

Step 11

Step 11 -Taste the mixture for seasoning.

Step 12

Step 12 -Add 1 cup of the sauce to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 13

Step 13 -Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the chicken mixture.

Step 14

Step 14 -Place the shells face down in the pan.

Step 15

Step 15 -Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the shells.

Step 16

Step 16 -Sprinkle the extra mozzarella and extra parmesan over the top.

Step 17

Step 17 -Bake until bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.