Description
This baked chicken Alfredo stuffed shells recipe features a creamy chicken-ricotta mixture, rich Alfredo sauce, and golden mozzarella, perfect for satisfying cravings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 cup mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta shells until al dente and set aside.
- Combine shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Spread 1 cup Alfredo sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place in the dish.
- Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Prep everything first for quick assembly. Use a mix of ricotta and mozzarella for a moist filling. Layer sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked, Chicken, Alfredo, Stuffed Shells, Pasta, Comfort Food