Name: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe for Cozy Nights
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 20–25 jumbo pasta shells; 2 cups Alfredo sauce; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Description

Tender shredded chicken and velvety Alfredo sauce stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, topped with melted cheeses and baked to golden perfection for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

20–25 jumbo pasta shells

2 cups Alfredo sauce

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook jumbo shells in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.

3. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, ½ cup Alfredo sauce, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and place seam-side up in the baking dish.

5. Pour remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.

6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is golden.

7. Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 shells per serving

Keywords: creamy chicken alfredo, stuffed shells, comfort food, baked pasta, cheesy dinner, chicken alfredo, cozy nights, family meal