Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
This Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken. Perfect for a comforting and impressive weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 jumbo pasta shells pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Carefully add the 12 jumbo pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside on a lightly oiled surface to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Using a spoon or small spatula, gently fill each pasta shell with the chicken and cheese mixture. Be careful not to overfill.
- Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells in a single layer on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup Alfredo sauce over the shells, coating each one. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Spoon or small spatula
- Grater
- Aluminum foil
Notes
- Cook pasta shells al dente to avoid mushy texture after baking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for sharper flavor.
- Let filled shells rest a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- For extra creaminess, fold some Alfredo sauce into the filling mixture.
- This dish freezes well; reheat covered with foil to preserve texture.
