Description
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a delightful comfort food that combines jumbo pasta shells with creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a rich and satisfying experience in every bite. Easy to make and customizable, these stuffed shells will become a regular favorite in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain carefully.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown; shred it once cooked. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with spinach, half the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg