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Irresistible Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells: A Comfort Food Dream Come True

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Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, bacon, and cheeses.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente.
  2. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, mozzarella, ricotta, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff each cooled pasta shell with the chicken and bacon mixture.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread ranch dressing in a baking dish; place stuffed shells, drizzle with ranch, and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Feel free to add extra spices to the filling for more flavor.
  • These shells can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg