"The key to happiness oftentimes is to count your blessings: family, friends, health, winning a game of Scrabble, whatever matters to you. Now you can add Blessing Casserole to that list. It's hard not to feel lucky in life when you see the jumbo pasta shells submerged in a creamy, rich, and herbaceous sauce and filled with a tangy chicken and ricotta mixture plated up in front of you. Each bite is like the best parts of chicken alfredo all at once. Blessing Casserole makes plenty for everyone, so you can share the..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 whole chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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olive oil, for grilling and frying
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3/4 cup ricotta cheese
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3/4 cup cottage cheese
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3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated and divided, plus more for topping
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2 cups parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for topping
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2 whole eggs
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced and divided
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1 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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2 cups whole milk
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
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20 whole jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained