Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo stuffed shells recipe is so easy and quick. Creamy goodness with every single bite. These jumbo pasta shells with Parmesan cheese and creamy Alfredo sauce is one recipe that you will continue to make repeatedly. The inside of the shells are stuffed with a ton of creamy goodness. Chicken mixture, heavy cream, and spinach just to name a few ingredients in this easy dinner recipe!!

Grocery Store List For Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

• Jumbo Shells- This shells dish definitely isn’t complete without the jumbo shells. The creamy sauce/cheese mixture is added on top of the shells and let me just say that this recipe doesn’t disappoint.

• Chicken Breasts- This is used to help make the chicken filling. I will give you other alternatives to make these delicious chicken Alfredo stuffed shells below.

• Homemade Alfredo Sauce- I feel like you can’t make this delicious dinner without extra cheese sauce.

• Seasonings- black pepper, garlic powder, and, Italian seasoning.

• Olive Oil- A great way to sear the chicken breast for your cheesy chicken Alfredo stuffed shells.

• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese- helps to create that warm gooey sauce for the perfect comfort food.

• Cream Cheese- I added a small amount of this to the filling mixture to give these Alfredo stuffed shells that great flavor.

How To Make Alfredo Stuffed Shells?

• In a large mixing bowl add in your cleaned chicken breast. Next, add all of your seasonings to the chicken. Massage the seasonings well with your hands.

• To a medium-high heat skillet add in butter with olive oil once melted.

• Add in your chicken breast and place a top over the chicken for 10-15 minutes checking occasionally. Allow the chicken to cook until there is no more pink inside or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees.

• Begin cooking your jumbo shells until Al dente (follow box instructions)

• Once done take the your cooked chicken breast out of the pot and chop into tiny pieces.

• Add the chopped chicken into a bowl then add in your chopped baby spinach, ricotta, softened cream cheese, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix these ingredients together well.

• Carefully open the cooked pasta shells and add the mixture to your jumbo shells.

Alfredo Sauce Remaining Steps

• To the same skillet add in your butter and minced garlic, and allow to melt down. Next, add in your heavy cream then grated Parmesan cheese.

• Whisk all those ingredients together well.

• Lastly, add in your softened cream cheese then sea salt and pepper to taste.

• Allow to a simmer for 2 to 3 minutes then remove from the stove.

• Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with about 1 cup of Alfredo sauce.

• Add your stuffed shells. Just enough to cover the bottom of the dish.

• Add the remainder of the Alfredo over the top.

• Sprinkle about 1 to 2 cup mozzarella cheese over the top

• In a preheated oven at 375 degrees. Add in your dish. Allow to cook for 25 minutes or until some of the top becomes a golden brown

• Allow to cool for 10 minutes and enjoy.

Substitutions/Variations

• The chicken can be replaced with rotisserie chicken or pre-shredded chicken.

• A Jar of sauce can be used to replace the homemade Alfredo sauce. Store-bought Alfredo sauce works as well.

• Red Pepper Flakes make things spicy. Simply add some to the Alfredo mixture.

• Freezer Meals is the thing I love about these Alfredo stuffed shells. They make great freezer meals for the entire family on those busy weeknights.

FAQ

What type of chicken can I use for these cheesy chicken stuffed shells?

For this recipe, I used chicken breast. You can use skinless chicken thighs or even chicken tenders. I just wouldn’t use any chicken that has bones in them.

What to pair with Alfredo stuffed shells?

Chicken Alfredo shells pair well with garlic bread, side salad, or a dollop of sour cream.

Last Updated on November 13, 2023 by Ronalyn Alston | Published: November 9, 2023