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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

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Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked in a rich Alfredo sauce for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 oz Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain the shells and rinse them with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. This is your ricotta mozzarella filling.
  4. Spread about 1 cup of the Alfredo sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Carefully stuff each cooked shell with the chicken and cheese mixture. Place the filled shells in a single layer in the baking dish over the sauce.
  6. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, making sure they are well covered.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a make ahead freezer meal, assemble the entire dish without baking. Cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking, or bake from frozen, adding 15-20 minutes to the covered baking time.
  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the cooked, shredded chicken breast to save time on this weeknight comfort food.
  • Serve with a simple green salad or garlic bread for a complete family friendly meal.

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