Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells In the same pan, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender; set aside. Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is an easy family meal that is perfect for a those busy weeknights. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with shredded chicken, broccoli, and a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients of Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

  1. Prepare 1 box of jumbo shells.
  2. Prepare 1 1/2 lb of chicken cut into cubes.
  3. You need 2 tbsp of olive oil, divided.
  4. You need 2 cup of fresh spinach (optional).
  5. You need 1/2 lb of sliced mushrooms (optional).
  6. Prepare 1 of egg, lightly beaten.
  7. Prepare 1 cup of ricotta cheese.
  8. It's 2 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  9. It's 1 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. You need 1 tsp of chopped parsley.
  11. You need 3/4 tsp of salt.
  12. Prepare 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper.
  13. Prepare 1/2 cup of butter, cubed.
  14. You need 2 clove of minced garlic.
  15. Prepare 2 cup of heavy whipping cream.

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells step by step

  1. Cook shells according to package. Drain and rinse pasta, set aside..
  2. Brown chicken in half the olive oil, remove and set aside..
  3. In the same pan saute mushrooms and spinach if using in remaining oil, remove and set aside..
  4. Preheat oven to 350°..
  5. In a bowl combine egg, ricotta, 1 cup grated parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and all seasonings..
  6. Grease a large baking dish..
  7. Stuff shells with cheese mixture and place in prepared baking dish..
  8. Top with chicken, mushrooms and spinach..
  9. In a large sauce pan melt butter over med heat, add garlic cook and stir 1 minute..
  10. Add cream to the butter and garlic sauce and cook 5 more minutes..
  11. Add 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese..
  12. Continue to cook and stir until sauce thickens..
  13. Pour sauce over the shells, chicken and mushrooms..
  14. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cover with foil..
  15. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes more..
  16. Serve with salad and some nice bread..
  17. If you really like parmesan you can increase the total amount to 3 1/4 cups using 1 1/2 cups in steps 5 and 11 instead of 1 cup..

I changed just a few things from her recipe. It was a busy day so I used store bought Alfredo to save on time. Chicken alfredo stuffed shells are stuffed full of ricotta and shredded chicken all covered in creamy alfredo sauce and cheese! Such a delicious dinner or lunch! This week I decided to combine two of my favorite meals - chicken alfredo and stuffed shells.

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