Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and delicious chicken alfredo stuffed into large pasta shells, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For an extra flavor kick, add some sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Stuffed Shells, Comfort Food