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Chicken Avocado Pesto Stuffed Shells Recipe

Meghan Yager
Chicken Avocado Pesto Stuffed Shells is decadent and incredibly flavorful. And all ready in less than an hour!
4 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 616 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 Jumbo Pasta Shells uncooked
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast cooked and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pesto
  • pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/3 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Chopped Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a large baking dish (I used a 2QT dish) with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain the pasta shells as instructed on the box.
  • Add avocado to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Scoop the avocado into a large bowl with the chicken, pepper, salt, pesto, red pepper flakes, olive oil and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the ricotta mix in a medium bowl. Stir to combine well. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter for the sauce. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in milk, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Bring sauce to a simmer until thickened, approximately 4 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into greased baking dish.
  • Stuff each pasta shell halfway with the ricotta mixture. Fill each shell the rest of the way with the pesto chicken mixture. Place shells in the sauce in the baking dish.
  • Top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 37gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 715mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
Keyword Avocados, Baked, Basil, Cheese, Chicken, Dinners, Italian, Pasta, Sauces
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