Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack), split in half
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12 oz large pasta shells
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2 lbs chicken tenders, chopped into cubes
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3 tablespoons olive oil
→ Chicken Seasoning
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
→ Scampi Sauce
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup grated parmesan
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6 tablespoons butter, softened and kept aside
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5 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 lemon, juiced and zested
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1/3 cup water saved from cooked pasta
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1 cup dry white wine
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2/3 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
# Instructions:
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Save 1 tsp of seasoning mix. Toss chicken chunks in oil and seasonings. Sear them off in olive oil till they hit 165°F inside.
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Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Stir in wine and let it cook down. Add cream, parmesan, broth, and pasta water. Let it bubble and thicken. Shells should be cooked to firm at the same time.
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Combine chicken with half the shredded cheese in a bowl.
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Spread sauce across the bottom of a baking dish. Pack shells with chicken filling and place them on top. Pour leftover sauce all over the shells.
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Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake at 375°F for about 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling.
# Notes:
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You can swap cheeses for your favorites
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Use a wine you’d happily drink
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Save some pasta water for adjusting sauce