Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to prepare yet rich enough to impress? These *Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells* are packed with tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, all smothered in a luscious Alfredo sauce. Whether you’re after an easy dinner idea, a crowd-pleasing comfort meal, or something indulgent to meal prep for the week, this dish checks all the boxes. It’s a go-to for anyone craving cozy food ideas, quick dinner options, and pasta recipes the whole family will love.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Olive oil
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo shells until al dente. Drain, rinse with cool water, and toss with olive oil.
2. In a bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce in the bottom.
4. Fill each shell with the chicken mixture using a spoon or piping bag. Arrange shells open-side up in the baking dish.
5. Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells and top with extra mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shells—al dente keeps them easy to stuff and hold their shape.
For extra richness, use fresh grated Parmesan and whole milk ricotta.
A spoon works fine for stuffing, but a piping bag makes filling shells super quick and clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken stuffed shells, creamy Alfredo pasta, family meal, comfort food, meal prep pasta