Description
Creamy, cheesy, and oven-baked to perfection, Baked Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are your next go-to comfort dish. This easy dinner idea brings together tender pasta shells filled with a savory chicken and ricotta mixture, all smothered in homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with golden melted cheese. Whether you’re meal prepping or looking for crowd-pleasing food ideas, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or when you just want a hearty, satisfying meal. If you’re looking for quick dinner recipes or new dinner ideas, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
20 jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and lay them out to cool.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer for 4–5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings until well combined.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom.
5. Fill each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in the baking dish.
6. Spoon remaining Alfredo sauce over shells and top with shredded mozzarella.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
Avoid overcooking the pasta to keep shells from tearing during stuffing.
Let the dish rest before serving to allow the sauce to thicken and settle.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: easy recipe, stuffed shells, chicken alfredo, comfort food, pasta bake