@allrecipeasy: Caprese Chicken Stuffed Shells 🍅🌿 The secret to this creamy chicken filling? Cottage cheese! Tucked into pasta shells with mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil, it makes a cozy family dinner. Servings: 4 • Makes 12 stuffed shells Prep: 20 minutes • Bake: 30–35 minutes INGREDIENTS • 12 jumbo pasta shells, plus a few extra in case some tear • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese • ¼ cup grated Parmesan • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for topping • 1 tsp garlic powder • Salt and black pepper, to taste • 1 cup marinara sauce • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1 cup shredded mozzarella • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze, optional INSTRUCTIONS Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain and let cool enough to handle. Mix the cooked chicken, cottage cheese, Parmesan, chopped basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined. Spread the marinara across the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Fill 12 shells with the chicken mixture and arrange them open-side up over the sauce. Tuck the cherry tomatoes between the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the filling reaches 165°F and the cheese is melted. For more golden spots, briefly broil while watching closely. Let rest for 5 minutes. Finish with fresh basil and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze. 💡 For a smoother filling, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the chicken. Save this for your next family dinner! Would you add the balsamic drizzle? 👇

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