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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy chicken Alfredo mixture, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Shells
  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells Cooked according to package instructions
  • 2 cups cooked chicken Shredded or diced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded, divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper To taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • ½ cup butter Unsalted
  • 2 cups heavy cream Room temperature
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper To taste
For Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells
  1. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Using a spoon, carefully fill each cooked shell with the chicken mixture and place them in the baking dish, open side up.
  3. Once all shells are filled, pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 450mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the filling or sauce. This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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