Shelly's Recipe

JUMBO CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Category: Pasta - Baked

12 jumbo pasta shells, cook al dente
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1 tbsp dry white wine or chicken broth
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 cup seasoned croutons
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt and pepper

While pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 400. Grease an 8 inch square pan. Heat oil in a skillet and cook tomatoes, celery, carrots and garlic 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in chicken and wine. Cook 5 minutes until wine has evaporated. Stir in remaining ingredients into mixture. Fill cooked shells with mixture and place filled side up in pan. Bake about 10 minutes or until filling is golden brown. Serves 4