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Parmesan Chicken Shells

Kewpy's Mom posted this recipe on the recipe request board and it quickly became one of my families favorites. Thanks Kewpy's Mom.

Parmesan Chicken Shells

1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3 cups spaghetti sauce
16 jumbo shells, cooked and drained


Combine ricotta, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper, mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese, 1 1/4 cups Mozzarella cheese and chicken.

Preheat oven to 350 degr.

Pour half the sauce in the bottom of a 11x 7" baking dish. Evenly fill shells with cheese/chicken mixture and place on top of sauce. Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese.

Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yields: 4 servings