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    Home » Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells

    Published: Jun 14, 2022 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Easy to make and delicious, these Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells bring all the flavors of your favorite chicken taco into a new dish. Cheesy chicken is mixed up with taco fixings and stuffed into shells for one great meal. Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells is an easy dinner recipe that combines meat, cheese, and taco spices in a hearty baked pasta dish. 

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    Why chicken enchilada stuffed shells is awesome

    • Done from start to finish in about an hour
    • Taco flavors that everyone loves served up in a new way
    • Can also make this dish using taco leftovers for taco Tuesdays

    Ingredients

    • jumbo pasta shells
    • red enchilada sauce
    • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • tomato sauce
    • kidney beans or black beans
    • corn
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • Chili powder
    • Cumin
    • Oregano
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Onion
    • Garlic

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make Mexican stuffed shells

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Heat the oil in a large sauce pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are transparent. Set aside.

    onions cooking in a pan

    Empty the can of tomato sauce into a large bowl and add diced garlic, cumin, chili powder and oregano.

    tomato sauce and spices in a bowl

    Mix until well combined.

    bowl with tomato sauce

    Add the can of enchilada sauce to the onions in the pan. Stir in tomato sauce mixture and add the chicken breasts to the pan. I get my chicken from ButcherBox where I can get 100% grass-fed beef; free-range organic chicken; heritage-breed pork, wild-caught seafood, and more directly to my home at great prices!

    Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on medium/low heat until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F.

    enchilada sauce in pan

    Cook 1 box of jumbo pasta shells according to directions on box.

    When the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken. I use these shredding claws and they make shredded SO easy! Add the chicken to a medium bowl and add the beans and corn and combine.

    shredded chicken

    Place a thin layer of the enchilada sauce mixture from the frying pan into a baking dish and spread it around the bottom of the pan. I use a 9x13 casserole dish.

    enchilada sauce in casserole dish

    Add the cooked pasta shells to the pan and stuff with the corn, bean and chicken mixture. Top each shell with enchilada sauce mixture from the frying pan.

    mexican stuffed shell casserole

    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the shells.

    taco stuffed pasta shells with cheese

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes

    taco pasta shells

    You can serve these stuffed pasta shells with tortilla chips and a side of guacamole.

    taco stuffed shells with chips

    This time-saving dish is ideal for busy weeknights. The chicken can be cooked in the slow cooker for a healthy and inexpensive alternative to take-out.

    stuffed shell casserole

    A delicious and quick dinner, these taco-inspired stuffed shells can be made in about 30 minutes.

    📖 Recipe

    Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells

    Chicken Taco Stuffed Shells-This fun recipe makes a chicken taco inside a jumbo pasta shell. This is a yummy way to dress up your stuffed shells! 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: casserole, Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 box jumbo pasta shells 12 oz
    • 1 can red enchilada sauce 10 oz
    • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
    • 1 can kidney beans 15 oz
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 teaspoon Chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 tbs Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ Onion diced
    • 1 Garlic clove minced
    • 1 can corn 15 oz

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are transparent. Set aside.
    • Empty the can of tomato sauce into a bowl and add diced garlic, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Mix until well combined.
    • Add the can of enchilada sauce to the onions in the pan. Stir in tomato sauce mixture and add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on medium/low heat until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 F.
    • Cook 1 box of jumbo pasta shells according to directions on box.
    • When the chicken is cooked, shred the chicken. Add the chicken to a medium bowl and add the beans and corn and combine.
    • Place a thin layer of the enchilada sauce mixture from the frying pan into the casserole dish and spread it around. 
    • Add the cooked pasta shells to the pan and stuff with the chicken, bean and corn mixture. Top each shell with enchilada sauce mixture from the frying pan.
    • Top with shredded cheese.
    • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

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    Notes

    You can use black beans in place of kidney beans.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    What can I used to top this Mexican stuffed shell casserole?

    You can top this with chopped green onions, salsa, avocado or sour cream.

    I don't have time to cook and shred the chicken. What can I do?

    This recipe would work just as well with rotisserie chicken.

    How do I store taco stuffed pasta shells?

    You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    Comments

    1. Anita

      June 14, 2022 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good and easy to prepare. And it makes a lot too, so definitely enough even for a big family.

    2. Irena

      June 14, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun take on enchiladas but with pasta shells!!! I was also thinking this would be great with cannelloni pasta tubes.

    3. Chris G.

      June 14, 2022 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Yes!! This dish combined two of my favorite things: pasta and tacos. I was really surprised at how well the flavors worked together. Thanks for sharing!

    4. Kris

      June 14, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      So easy, so good! My family loved it. Thank you!

    5. Anjali

      June 14, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love this twist on traditional stuffed shells!! It was easy to make and super satisfying for dinner!

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