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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

These Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are filled with creamy ricotta, shredded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and garlic, then baked in Alfredo sauce until hot and bubbly. It is a cozy family dinner that works well for make-ahead meals, potlucks, and freezer prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 515
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 jumbo pasta shells plus a few extra in case some tear
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups Alfredo sauce divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the jumbo shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and lay them out so they do not stick together.
  3. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and ½ cup Alfredo sauce.
  4. Spread 1 cup Alfredo sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Spoon the chicken filling into each shell and place the shells open-side up in the baking dish.
  6. Spoon the remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells.
  7. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  10. Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook a few extra shells because some may tear while boiling.
  • Use thick Alfredo sauce for the creamiest baked texture.
  • Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe faster.
  • Add spinach or broccoli to the filling for extra vegetables.
  • Cover the dish while baking so the shells do not dry out.