Best 6 Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipes

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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is the perfect dish for a special occasion dinner or a casual family meal. This classic Italian dish combines tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and jumbo pasta shells for an unforgettable dish that will please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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These pasta shells, filled with warm, gooey cheese, are always popular. The tender chicken and rich sauce make the dish so satisfying, I simply serve salad on the side.-Michele Sheppard, Masontown, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
3-1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, 1-1/2 cups Parmesan, mozzarella and seasonings., Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; stuff each shell with about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken and mushrooms., In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add cream; cook 5 minutes longer. Add 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until thickened., Pour sauce over the casserole. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly., If desired, cover and freeze unbaked shells for up to 1 month., To use frozen shells: Thaw in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 45g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Filled with ricotta and tender chicken-thigh meat, these stuffed shells are the best vessel for our beloved-and ultra-creamy-alfredo sauce yet!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
30 jumbo pasta shells
3 cups (24 ounces) whole-milk ricotta
2 cups (8 ounces) Italian blend shredded cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 pinches ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large leek, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced into half-moons
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
Chopped fresh chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch.
  • Mix the ricotta, 1 cup of the Italian blend cheese, the red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 1 pinch of the nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and add the leek to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour the wine into the pot and stir to scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and reduce until completely evaporated, stirring. Lower the heat to medium, pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan, the remaining pinch nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Fold the chicken and its juices from the plate into the ricotta mixture. Spread 1 cup of the cream sauce onto the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Fill each pasta shell with a spoonful of ricotta mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells, seam-side up, shingling them so they all fit (you should have 5 shells along the short side and 6 shells along the long side). Ladle the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Italian cheese blend and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese and tops of noodles start to turn golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before sprinkling with some chives and more red pepper flakes.

CARBONARA CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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The flavors of carbonara and chicken Alfredo come together in this stuffed shell dish that's bound to become an instant classic!

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box (12 oz) jumbo pasta shells
Olive oil
1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), or water
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups ricotta cheese (12 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Dash salt and pepper
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box; spread on cookie sheet to cool. Drizzle with olive oil so shells don't stick together.
  • In medium bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce and broth.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and half of the cooked bacon. Fold mixture to combine well.
  • Spoon just enough Alfredo sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish to cover bottom. When pasta is cool enough to handle, fill shells with chicken mixture. Place shells in slightly diagonal rows until baking dish is full (28 to 30 shells). Cover shells with remaining sauce.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and filling is hot. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CARBONARA CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by GratefulSea

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounce box jumbo pasta shells
Olive oil
15 ounce jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Dash salt and pepper
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on box; spread on cookie sheet to cool. Drizzle with olive oil so shells don't stick together. In medium bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce and stock. In large bowl, mix chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and half of the cooked bacon. Fold mixture to combine well. Spoon just enough Alfredo sauce mixture in bottom of baking dish to cover bottom. When pasta is cool enough to handle, fill shells with chicken mixture. Place shells in slightly diagonal rows until baking dish is full (28 to 30 shells). Cover shells with remaining sauce. Bake about 35 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and filling is hot. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Cook notes: I would consider adding quartered artichoke hearts or sliced mushrooms.

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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This recipe I came up with for a potluck. You can cut the recipe in half, but leftovers are welcome :)

Provided by Michelle Schnepp

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground chicken or 2 breast halves , diced
1 pkg real bacon, diced or real bacon bits ( use can use less or more )
1 box jumbo shells
1 - 48 oz ricotta cheese
2 - 8 oz bags of shredded 5 italian cheese
1- 8 oz bag or block white chedder, shredded
3 jar(s) garlic alfredo sauce
grated parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and dice Chicken Cook and dice Bacon Boil shells Combine Chicken, Bacon, Ricotta, Shredded 5 cheese and 1/2 of chedder (grated) in large bowl. Mix together well. Scoop mixure into shells generously. Pour 1 Jar alfredo into Large rectangle baking pan ( at least 1in deep ) spread to cover dish. Place stuffed shells crease side down snuggly together. Pour remaining sauce over shells. Bake covered at 375 for 30-40 minutes. Remove cover. Sprinkle some parmesan, Grate and top with remaining chedder, Bake until top is golden. Best served with Garlic Bread :)

CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Categories     Chicken     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 8

•1 jar (16 oz) alfredo sauce
•2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
•2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped
â��¢1 cup shredded cheddar (or mozzaerlla) cheese
•¼ cup shredded parmesan
•21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
•1½ - 2 cups spaghetti sauce (optional, but I love the combination of alfredo with tomato sauce!)
•Salt/Pepper to season

Steps:

  • 1.Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 2.In a large bowl, mix alfredo, chicken, broccoli, and cheeses. 3.Spoon mixture into pasta shells. 4.Grease 13 x 9 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. 5.Evenly spread spaghetti sauce on bottom of baking dish. 6.Arrange shells in baking pan. 7.Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until heated thru. Notes Remember that the noodles need to be cooked prior to stuffing. I usually like cooking them 1-2 minutes under what the package says, that way they will fully cook when baking in the oven

Tips for Making the Best Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the shells. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the filling.
  • Use a creamy Alfredo sauce that is thick enough to coat the shells.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. You could use crab, shrimp, or even vegetables.
  • Serve the shells immediately after they are baked, while they are still hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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