Description
Baked Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are the kind of easy dinner that feels extra comforting the moment they come out of the oven. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with tender shredded chicken, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and rich Alfredo sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinner, family dinner, meal prep, and cozy dinner ideas when you want something creamy, cheesy, and satisfying without making a complicated meal.
Ingredients
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 cups Alfredo sauce, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and let them cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the filling is creamy and evenly combined.
4. Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Spoon the chicken Alfredo filling into each cooked shell and arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the baking dish.
6. Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells.
7. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley, let the shells rest for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
Cook a few extra shells in case some tear while boiling.
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here and saves time on busy nights.
Add a splash of milk or extra Alfredo sauce when reheating leftovers to keep the shells creamy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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