“With God all things are possible. ” – Matthew 19:26
Jumbo shells filled with shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and a five-cheese blend, baked in a rich Italian cream sauce until golden and bubbling. Comfort food that feels like a Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
- 20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
- 1½ cups cubed Velveeta cheese
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
Prepare cheese sauce using roux method. Combine spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and shredded chicken.
Fold 1 cup cheese sauce into mixture. Stuff shells and arrange in dish.
Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake 25 minutes at 375°.
Uncover and bake 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
Nutrition Calories: 545 | Fat: 36g | Carbs: 34g | Sugar: 6g | Protein: 24g | Sodium: 760mg