Description
Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a creamy, comforting dish filled with tender chicken and rich cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
For the Filling:
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- Black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
For the Pasta:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
For the Filling:
- 3. While the pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil, cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let cool before shredding.
- 4. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
For Assembly:
- 5. Fill each jumbo shell with about two tablespoons of the chicken-cheese mixture. Arrange stuffed shells snugly in the greased baking dish.
- 6. Drizzle Alfredo sauce generously over the stuffed shells and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- 7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
