6.24.2010

chicken and spinach stuffed shells

serves 8-10

6 oz pasta - jumbo shells, cooked 2 minutes less than package directions
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese
5 oz Parmesan cheese
1 egg beaten
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups mozzarella cheese
26 oz spaghetti sauce

preheat oven to 350. grease 2 9x13 baking dishes. combine chicken and the rest of the ingredients except mozzarella and sauce. stir in 1 cup cheese and spoon mixture into shells. spread half the sauce in baking dishes. arrange shells over sauce and top with the rest of the sauce. cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. uncover, sprinkle the tops with the remaining cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes.

you can prepare both dishes just up to baking and cover one with foil and freeze for later.

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