Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the comforting delight of Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, where creamy Alfredo sauce envelops tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory chicken and cheese mixture. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction to every bite. Simple to make yet visually impressive, it’s a must-have recipe that your loved ones will rave about.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well.
- Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and place seam-side up in a greased baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells generously.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg