Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with a chicken alfredo mixture, topped with alfredo sauce and cheese, then baked for an easy dinner recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 710kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 dish
Ingredients
- 30 large pasta shells
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ cup Romano Cheese shredded
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15 ounces garlic Alfredo sauce (1 jar)
- fresh parsley for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare shells to al dente according to package directions. Drain water from shells, pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl combine Mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Remove ½ cup for topping. Add cottage cheese, egg, pepper and salt. Stir until well combined. Add chicken and stir until completely combined.
- Spoon 1 cup Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Stuff shells with chicken mixture either using a spoon or a small scoop. Arrange in prepared pan in single layer. Spoon remaining Alfredo sauce over shells. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1771mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 693mg | Iron: 1.5mg