How to Make Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and unique twist on traditional stuffed shells? Look no further than these flavorful Mexican Stuffed Shells with Turkey. This recipe takes the classic Italian dish and infuses it with bold and zesty Mexican flavors, creating a new favorite for your dinner table.

The star of this dish is the seasoned ground turkey, which adds a lean and delicious protein to the dish. The turkey is cooked with a blend of traditional Mexican spices, such as cumin, chili powder, an...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine turkey, chopped green chiles, water, and taco seasoning in a large saucepan; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and moisture is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread salsa in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Stuff each pasta shell with some of the turkey mixture and arrange on top of the salsa in the baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 1033mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 483mg