Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with a chicken alfredo mixture, topped with alfredo and cheese, then baked for an easy dinner recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 710kcal
- 30 large pasta shells
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup shredded Romano Cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15 ounces garlic Alfredo sauce (1 jar)
- Fresh parsley for garnish if desired
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 cheese. 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.
FRIDGE: Place each leftover stuffed shell 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 something quick and convenient!
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