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    Home » Main Dish » Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: May 19, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells are so creamy and delicious. These stuffed shells are loaded with flavor and a recipe everyone loves. 

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells in a casserole dish

    I could add ranch flavoring to just about any recipe. This isn't your typical pasta dish but it has quickly become a favorite in my home. 

    Stuffed Shells Recipe:

    If you love stuffed shells as much as I do then make sure to check out more of my favorites.

    • Taco Stuffed Shells: This recipe is one of my all time favorites. It's so creamy with the perfect taco flavor taste.
    • Lasagna Stuffed Shells: This recipe is a favorite of my husbands. Lasagna is one of his favorite foods and this version was a winner.
    • Cheeseburger Stuffed Shells: Now this recipe was a big winner with the kids. All three of them loves it and always ask for seconds.

    How to make Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells:

    Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F then prepare a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

    Step two: Then cook the pasta shells according to package directions. Once cooked drain and then set aside.

    • Tip: Once cooked and drain I like to run cold water through my pasta. This way it's cool to the touch when you are ready to stuff.

    Step three: Now prepare the stuffing. In a sauce pan melt butter over medium heat then whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly. This will take  about 1-2 minutes. Once smooth you can slowly add in broth while whisking.

    progress pictures adding cream and cream cheese

    Step four: Slowly add in half and half and then cream cheese. Stir until creamy and smooth then season with ranch seasoning mix.

    adding to the bottom of casserole dish and filling with stuffed shells.

    Step five: Before you add your chicken you will want to add 2-3 spoon fulls of mixture to the bottom of your casserole dish.

    Step six: Now with the remaining mixture add in cooked chicken and cooked bacon then mix.

    Step seven: Spoon this mixture into each pasta shell then place in your casserole dish.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells on a spoon ready to serve

    Step eight: Top all stuffed shells with shredded cheese. Then bake it 25-30 minutes.

    Serving Options:

    For garnish I topped mine with fresh chopped parsley.

    You can serve with with steamed veggies, salad, or garlic bread.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells on a white plate with broccoli

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    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells in a casserole dish

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells

    Jennie Duncan
    These Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells are so creamy and delicious. These stuffed shells are loaded with flavor and a recipe everyone loves. 
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 307 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • ½ cup half and half
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
    • 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
    • ¾ cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
    • 1 cup cobly jack cheese (shredded)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and then set aside. (tip run with cold water to cool to touch)
    • In a sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly about 1-2 minutes. Slowly add in broth while whisking.
    • Slowly add in half and half and then cream cheese. Stir until creamy and smooth then season with ranch seasoning mix.
    • Add 2-3 spoon fulls of mixture to the bottom of your casserole dish.
    • To the remaining mixture add in cooked chicken and cooked bacon then mix.
    • Spoon this mixture into each pasta shell then place in your casserole dish.
    • Top all stuffed shells with shredded cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.

    Notes

    Once cooked and drain I like to run cold water through my pasta. This way it's cool to the touch when you are ready to stuff.

    Serving Options:

    For garnish I topped mine with fresh chopped parsley.
    You can serve with with steamed veggies, salad, or garlic bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 658mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 624IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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