
Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells
Serves 420 mins prep30 mins cook
Delicious Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells made with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and a rich creamy sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection.
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What you need

cup parmesan cheese

cup basil

cup heavy cream

tsp pepper
tsp oregano

tsp onion powder

tsp chili powder

tsp cayenne pepper

fl oz lemon juice
green bell pepper

red bell pepper

oz cream cheese

box shell pasta

tsp dried thyme
tbsp salt

tsp smoked paprika

tsp garlic powder

oz mozzarella cheese

onion

tbsp olive oil

lb chicken breast

clove garlic clove
Instructions
1: Cook shell pasta until al dente. 2: In a small bowl, mix all seasonings together. 3: Cut chicken into small chunks and add to a large bowl. 4: Cover chicken with 1 Tbsp olive oil and half of the seasonings. 5: In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and melt 1 Tbsp butter. 6: Add chicken to the pan and cook until fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. 7: Add red and green bell peppers and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside. 8: In the same pan, melt 6 Tbsp butter and add onions and garlic over medium heat. Cook until fragrant. 9: Add heavy cream and remaining seasonings, then turn heat to low. 10: Mix in Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, then add basil and simmer until thick, stirring regularly. 11: Add lemon juice and mix. 12: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. 13: Stuff the shells with the chicken mixture and place in the dish. 14: Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. 15: Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. 16: Uncover and broil for another 3-4 minutes. 17: Top with chopped basil and Parmesan cheese and enjoy!View original recipe
