If you love Italian flavors and creamy pasta dishes, this Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe is perfect for you. It combines shredded chicken, ricotta, and spinach, stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, all smothered in a creamy Alfredo sauce. The dish is topped with bubbling mozzarella and parmesan, creating a golden, cheesy finish that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to transform store-bought rotisserie chicken into a delicious, comforting meal for the whole family. Whether you're looking for an easy dinner recipe or something to impress guests, these stuffed shells are sure to be a hit!
12ozpackage of jumbo pasta shellscooked al dente according to package directions
Filling Mixture
1rotisserie chickenshredded (or 2 cups of cooked chicken breast)
5ozbaby spinachsautéed
1cupricotta cheese
½cupshredded mozzarella cheese
½cupshredded parmesan cheese
½tsponion powder
½tspgarlic powder
¼tspblack pepper
2tbspfresh parsley
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
3tbspflour
3tbspbutter
3garlic clovescrushed
2cupschicken broth
1cupheavy cream
4ozlight cream cheesesoftened
1.5tspAdobo seasoning
½tspgarlic powder
¼tspblack pepper
Topping
1.5cupsmozzarella cheese
½cupparmesan cheese
Fresh parsley
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Instructions
Prepare the Pasta Shells
Bring a large pot of water to boil, add salt, and cook the jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and place them in cold water to prevent further cooking. Set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the crushed garlic until fragrant.
Whisk in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes until it turns golden.
Gradually add the chicken broth and then the heavy cream, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Stir in the cream cheese, and let it melt, creating a creamy sauce. Add the Adobo seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Allow the sauce to simmer on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until it thickens. Remove from heat.
Cook the Spinach
In a small pan, sauté the baby spinach on medium until wilted. Set aside.
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked spinach, ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, ½ cup parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Stuff the Shells
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread a layer of the creamy Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a prepared baking dish.
Fill each shell with the chicken mixture. I use large soup spoon to measure out the filling.
Arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
Add the Toppings
Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the filled shells.
Top with 1.5 cups mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan.
Bake
Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Broil for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown top.