Chicken Bacon Ranch Stuffed Shells

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook shells in salted boiling water 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and lay flat on an oiled sheet.
2. 2Mix chicken, two-thirds of the bacon, ricotta, cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella and ranch seasoning until combined.
3. 3Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic 30 seconds, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in milk. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened; stir in Parmesan and pepper.
4. 4Spread half the sauce in a 9-by-13-inch dish. Fill each shell with filling and arrange open side up.
5. 5Spoon remaining sauce over the shells, top with remaining mozzarella and bacon. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes until bubbly and the center reaches 165°F.
6. 6Garnish with parsley and rest 5 minutes before serving.