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Stuffed Pasta Shells

French Onion Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

I'll be first to admit that I love fusion recipes. These French Onion Soup inspired stuffed pasta shells turned out so dang delish. I seriously can't wait for you to try them!
SERVINGS 6
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

SHREDDED CHICKEN:

  • 1.25 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tsp. Granulated Garlic
  • 2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Boullion

FOR THE STUFFED PASTA SHELLS:

  • 1/2 Stick Unsalted Butter
  • 3 Large Sweet Onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 16 oz. Jumbo Pasta Shells
  • 16 oz. Ricotta
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 oz. Swiss Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 tbsp. Dry Sherry Vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Fresh Italian Parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with granulated garlic, onion powder and chicken bouillon. Cook chicken by desired method; this can be 4-hours on high in a slow cooker, pan-fried, or baked. Once fully cooked, shred with two forks and set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally, cooking for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until the onions have caramelized. Turn off the heat, stir in the minced garlic, and set aside.
  • While the onions are cooking, cook the pasta shells in boiling water according to the packaged directions. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the ricotta, egg, Swiss cheese, grated parmesan, half of the caramelized onions, and chicken together in a large bowl. This will be your filling.
  • Stuff each shell with the filling, trying not to overstuff. Place in a casserole dish and continue until each shell has been stuffed.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the flour and continuously whisk together for 1 minute. While whisking, slowly add the chicken stock and then the dry sherry vinegar. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and whisk in the heavy cream. Fold in the remaining onions to create a sauce.
  • Pour sauce over the stuffed pasta shells. Sprinkle with Italian breadcrumbs and mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until a golden crust has formed on the top. Serve immediately with Italian parsley.