Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are every bit as decadent as they sound. This recipe really impresses!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 804kcal
Ingredients
for the alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt & ground black pepper to taste
for the filling
- 1 cup chicken any kind, cooked and shredded (think: Rotisserie!)
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups spinach frozen, drained in cheesecloth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
for the pasta
- 1 lb jumbo shells pasta
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
for pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a large handful of salt and jumbo shells to boiling water, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for recommended time, drain, rinse and set aside.
for alfredo sauce
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is completely melted reduce heat to medium and add garlic to saute for a couple minutes, being careful not to burn.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir.
- Whisk in cheese and continue stirring until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth. Taste and add in salt and pepper, as desired. Set aside.
for filling
- Combine shredded chicken, beaten eggs, spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, herbs and seasonings.
- Add half of the alfredo mixture to the filling.
for shells
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Fill each shell to the brim with the filling mixture and place in baking pan.
- Pour remaining alfredo sauce over top of shells.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and place in oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3128IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 835mg | Iron: 3mg
