Description
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in jumbo pasta shells. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–25 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook jumbo shells until al dente; drain and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, spinach, half of mozzarella, and half of Parmesan; season.
- Stuff each shell with the filling; place seam-side up in the baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over stuffed shells; sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Feel free to add veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling for added nutrition.
Make ahead by assembling the dish a day prior; refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg