Description
Craving a cozy, creamy pasta dish that’s both comforting and easy to make? These Baked Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a family-friendly favorite that combine tender pasta, a savory ricotta-chicken filling, and rich homemade Alfredo sauce baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for an easy dinner, meal prep, or entertaining, this dish is one of those comforting food ideas everyone loves. It’s a great choice for dinner ideas, easy recipe collections, and hearty family meals.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo shells until just al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil so they do not stick together.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Mix until creamy and evenly combined.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the remaining Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
4. Spoon the chicken filling into each cooked shell, filling each one generously.
5. Spread a layer of Alfredo sauce across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the sauce.
6. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
8. Garnish with extra parsley if desired, let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut that adds great flavor.
Do not overcook the pasta shells or they may tear when stuffed.
Assemble the dish up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg