Shells with chicken and mushrooms
Description
Shells with chicken and mushrooms are one of the most delicious dishes made with conchiglioni shells in Italian cuisine. The filling can vary widely, and Italians even make it sweet. Today I'll share a recipe with you.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the onion, finely chop and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 2
Wash the mushrooms, chop them into small cubes, and add them to the onion.
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Step 3
Dice the chicken into small cubes as well and add it to the pan.
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Step 4
Simmer the meat and mushrooms with the onion for 15–17 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
Place in a separate container and let the filling cool.
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Step 6
Boil the pasta in salted water for half the cooking time indicated on the package. They should be slightly undercooked.
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Step 7
Place the butter and finely chopped garlic into a deep saucepan. Simmer for a few minutes.
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Step 8
Add the cream and the butter left over from frying the filling, simmer for another 2 minutes.
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Step 9
Then add half of the finely grated cheese. Cook the sauce until the cheese is completely dissolved.
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Step 10
Add the second part of the cheese to the filling and mix well.
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Step 11
Then add finely chopped dill to the filling.
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Step 12
And add the egg. Mix everything well. The egg will bind the filling and prevent it from falling apart.
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Step 13
Fill each shell with the filling, then place them in a deep baking dish or casserole dish.
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Step 14
Pour the pasta with sauce, cover the baking dish with foil, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Serve immediately!