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Chicken & Cheese Stuffed Jumbo Shells

1–2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box (12oz) jumbo shells
  • 4 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (tsp) dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces (oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces (oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (30oz) tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Bring a large pot to a boil. Add shells, and cook for 8-10 minutes
  3. Drain and separate the shells on wax paper
  4. In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  5. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
  7. Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9×13 baking dish.
  8. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.