Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a quick and easy comfort food dinner made with jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy chicken alfredo mixture, then topped with rich alfredo sauce and melted cheese.

Pasta night is always a hit around here. The comforting combination of noodles and sauce never gets old. No matter how you make them, pasta dishes always turn out great and this chicken stuffed shells recipe hits it out of the park and are to die for. It really is the best stuffed shells recipe around.

Four different types of cheese are mixed in with shredded chicken and stuffed into a perfectly cooked pasta shell. The stuffed shells are baked in the creamiest Alfredo sauce and topped with MORE cheese!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You can have stuffed shells on the dinner table and ready to eat in under an hour.
• This is a great freezer meal since you can build the entire thing, then freeze before baking.
• This dinner recipe is loaded with protein.

Ingredients for Alfredo Stuffed Shells

• Cottage cheese – Even if cottage cheese is not your thing, this cheese is so creamy and really is the make or break ingredient in this recipe. If you want, you could swap it out with ricotta cheese, just be sure to drain it beforehand.
• Mozzarella cheese – The more cheese, the better! Shred it yourself for the best flavor.
• Salt and ground black pepper – Just a little salt and pepper to taste.
• Romano cheese – Romano cheese has a very distinct flavor that is common in Italian dishes. It tastes incredible in this dish!
• Garlic alfredo sauce – Buy your favorite jar of garlic alfredo from the grocery store, or make your own homemade alfredo sauce.
• Egg – You’ll need one beaten egg for this recipe. Allow it to come to room temperature before beating so that it mixes more easily.
• Parmesan cheese – A little extra extra cheese never hurt anyone, right? Add some shredded parmesan to these delightfully creamy chicken alfredo stuffed shells.
• Large pasta shells – Follow the instructions on the package and cook your jumbo shells until al dente.
• Shredded chicken breasts – Instant Pot Shredded Chicken is the easiest way to make a large batch of shredded chicken to use in many recipes! You can also use rotisserie chicken.

Can I add veggies to chicken alfredo stuffed shells?

Yes! In fact, broccoli and spinach would both add extra flavor and nutrients to this chicken alfredo stuffed shells recipe. You can add them into the mixture for the shells, or simply mix them into the alfredo sauce in the baking dish.

Diced mushrooms and diced onions would also taste delicious!

How to Make Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Following package instructions, cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain the pasta water and pat the shells dry with paper towels.

Combine mozzarella, parmesan and Romano cheeses in a large mixing bowl. Remove ½ cup and set it aside.

Add cottage cheese, egg, salt and pepper to the bowl and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Add shredded chicken and stir well.

Spoon 1 cup of the garlic Alfredo sauce into the bottom of the previously prepared baking dish.

Stuff each shell with the chicken and cheese mixture using a small spoon.

Arrange each of the stuffed shells in a single layer in the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Spoon remaining Alfredo over the stuffed shells and then sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Storage and Reheating

FRIDGE: Place leftover stuffed shells into an airtight container and store for up to 3 days.

FREEZER: Prepare the entire pan up to the point of baking. Then cover it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. You can bake from frozen, just add on some extra time! You can also freeze leftover fully baked shells for about 2 months.

Reheat in the oven for best results, or the microwave for convenience.

This cozy comfort food meal is quite simple to make! I know this will be a repeat recipe in your kitchen. You can’t eat this dish just one time, it’s too good!

What to Serve with Alfredo Stuffed Shells

I love to serve these Alfredo stuffed shells with air fryer garlic bread and a veggie like glazed carrots or oven roasted vegetables. And you can never go wrong serving this with more Italian favorites like fried ravioli.

These au gratin potatoes would be another hearty dish to serve with these creamy Alfredo stuffed shells. Of course, a crunchy side salad would be a great addition to this meal as well.

Make some no bake banana cream pie for dessert and your menu will be complete!

More Great Baked Pasta Recipes

• The ultimate beef and cheese stuffed Manicotti are smothered in delicious tomato sauce and, you guessed it, more cheese!
• Budget friendly Million Dollar Spaghetti is always a hit with the whole family. Savory beef and gooey cheese make such a satisfying pair.
• Baked Ziti is so easy to make and is packed full of tasty flavor from sauce, cheese and Italian sausage. Classic Italian seasonings really shine in this dish.
• A classic dish like Baked Rigatoni is super flavorful and one that your family will ask for on repeat! A topping of golden brown, bubbling cheese takes this dish from good to great.