Description
Delicious jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy chicken Alfredo, baked to perfection and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water and cook the jumbo pasta shells for 2-3 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add cooked chicken and spinach/mushrooms, then mix in half of the Alfredo sauce.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute some cream with Greek yogurt. You can also use shredded zucchini for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo, Stuffed Shells, Pasta, Comfort Food