Delicious Chicken-Stuffed Shells with Creamy Sherry Sauce Recipe

This dish features tender chicken stuffed into jumbo pasta shells and smothered in a rich and creamy sherry sauce. It's a sophisticated twist on a classic comfort food dish that will surely impress your dinner guests.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 12 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place in a baking dish.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and sherry.
5. Cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour the sherry sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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