Description
Delightful jumbo pasta shells filled with shredded chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup butter
- Fresh parsley or basil, for seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked chicken, 1 cup of Alfredo sauce, and ricotta in a large bowl.
- Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For lighter options, use whole wheat pasta or add more vegetables to the filling. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Stuffed Shells, Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Recipe