Description
Baked Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a creamy, cheesy, easy dinner packed with tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and bubbly melted cheese. This comforting baked pasta is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, family meals, easy recipe planning, and cozy food ideas when you want something hearty, satisfying, and simple to make.
Ingredients
12 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente, then drain and let them cool enough to handle.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Spread a layer of Alfredo sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.
4. Fill each cooked shell with the chicken mixture and place the stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
5. Spoon the remaining Alfredo sauce over the top of the shells.
6. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over everything.
7. Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
8. Let the shells rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the pasta shells before stuffing them, or they can tear too easily and become too soft after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 to 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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