Chicken Stuffed Shells With Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add cooked and shredded chicken, spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 4.Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place them in a baking dish.
• STEP 5.In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
• STEP 6.Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
• STEP 7.Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens.
• STEP 8.Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 9.Pour the Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
• STEP 10.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• STEP 11.Serve the Chicken Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Cooking Tips

• You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for this recipe to save time.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.
• If you prefer a lighter version, you can use low-fat ricotta cheese and skim milk for the Alfredo sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the stuffed shells in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the stuffed shells in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
• Serve the Chicken Stuffed Shells with Alfredo Sauce hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.