Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells
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| Serves | 10-12 |
| Prep time | 25 minutes |
| Cook time | 35 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour |
These Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells are a flavor packed meal that will feed a crowd. This is comfort food at it's best! These can easily be made ahead of time and they freeze well too!
Ingredients
- 36 jumbo pasta shells (cooked)
Filling
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 Medium onion (diced and cooked)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt (to taste)
Topping
- 8oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients for the filling. Carefully stuff each shell and place in a 9x13" baking dish - you may need another dish to fit all of the shells. In a blender, mix the salsa, cream cheese, and chicken stock until creamy. If too thick add extra stock. Pour over shells and top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. | |
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Lubna Naz says
Wow this is perfectly made and must be yummy too. I will give it a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy@Lemon Tree Dwelling says
This is such a great idea! I love using the shells as the package for all the Mexican goodness!
Rachel Kathyg @ onlinesisterhood says
These shells look so yummy! Wow. The cream cheese, corn, cheese..mmmm. found at cast party wed. Have a great week
Julia says
I am drooling! This looks wonderful! Come by and link it up at Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday! We’d love to have you!
Julia @ Mini Van Dreams
Betty says
Hi there! I plan on making these tomorrow, but since there are only 3 of us, I will freeze half…do I bake them and then freeze ? Also, do I thaw the frozen ones before reheating? At what temperature and for how long? Thanks! My hubby will love them!
Stephanie says
Hi Betty!
No need to cook them before freezing. When you are ready to eat the frozen ones, just thaw and bake as directed in the recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Mary says
What a creative twist on italian stuffed shells. Thanks for sharing.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look amazing! What a great recipe! Thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us! Pinning this.
meredith in sock monkey slippers says
That is cheesy! would be a good potluck meal
Samantha says
What a great twist on traditional italian stuffed shells. I love this idea!!!!!!!
Marly says
What a great idea. It’s like a Mexican pizza but with pasta. Love it. Now I’m going to have to figure out a way to veganize this for my family. Thanks for the inspiring recipe!
Nutmeg Nanny says
These shells look great! Love all that Mexican flavor.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Looks cheesey and delicious! I need to get into the practice of freezing extra food for a quick and easy meal.
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Oh my gosh all that cheese!!! I would like this in my face immediately.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
What a great idea for stuffed shells! I love make ahead meals like this!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
OK, now I feel like if I don’t get some Mexican food in me stat, I’ll die! Mmmm!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
I love stuffed shells but have never thought to use a Mexican flavor before. I love the idea.
Amy @Very Culinary says
What a great mash-up! Wish I was having this for lunch.
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy says
This makes my tummy growl, YUM
Amanda says
I absolutely love any thing with a mexican flavor or twist. These look delicious!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
These look delish and I bet they freeze beautiful! I need some!!
Angie says
I’m hungry for lunch now, this looks amazing!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I’ve always been kind of wary about stuffed shells that contain anything but ricotta and marinara. But these look so cheesy and amazing, I absolutely HAVE to try them!
christine says
I love to play around w/ different fillings for stuffed shells. These look so cheesy delicious!
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Oh. My. Goodness. I want those right now. I love freezer meals — especially for those hectic days. And I know my kids would totally dig this too.
Paula - bell'alimento says
You can’t go wrong with stuffed shells ; )
Matt Robinson says
So crazy good Stephanie! I love Mexican food, we all do here, and I can’t wait to try this recipe soon!