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Chicken Mexican Stuffed Shells

Cheesy, chicken-stuffed jumbo shells baked with salsa and Mexican cheese for an easy crowd-pleasing dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells about 1 box
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature (about 1½ bricks)
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend divided
  • sour cream for garnish, optional
  • cherry tomatoes for garnish, optional
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo shells until al dente according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped rotisserie chicken, taco seasoning, room-temperature cream cheese, sliced green onions, thawed corn, salsa, and ½ cup of the shredded Mexican cheese; mix until evenly combined.
  4. Stuff each cooled pasta shell with the chicken mixture and arrange the filled shells in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the filled shells.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the filling is warmed through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with sour cream, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro as desired; serve warm.

Notes

  • Let shells cool before stuffing to avoid burning your hands.
  • Hold each shell firmly when stuffing to prevent tearing.
  • You can freeze the unbaked assembled dish for up to 1 month.
  • Thaw overnight before baking if frozen.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.