Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is a recipe full of cheesy goodness. This can easily become one of your family favorites.
Ingredients
- 25 large pasta shells
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and lay on a flat surface to dry and cool.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Combine mozzarella, Romano and remaining Parmesan. Reserve about 1/3 cup for topping. In a large bowl, combine cheese mixture, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic powder. Stir in shredded chicken. Spoon half of the sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stuff shells with chicken mixture and arrange in a single layer. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil.
