How to Cook Appetizing Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Heat a grill pan or iron skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and cook the chicken on both sides until it's done. Remove and shred with two forks and allow to cool.

In a large bowl, mix alfredo, chicken, broccoli, and cheeses. Chicken alfredo stuffed shells are stuffed full of ricotta and shredded chicken all covered in creamy alfredo sauce and cheese! Such a delicious dinner or lunch! You can cook Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells using 15 ingredients and 17 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

1. Prepare 1 box of jumbo shells.
2. You need 1 1/2 lb of chicken cut into cubes.
3. It's 2 tbsp of olive oil, divided.
4. It's 2 cup of fresh spinach (optional).
5. You need 1/2 lb of sliced mushrooms (optional).
6. You need 1 of egg, lightly beaten.
7. You need 1 cup of ricotta cheese.
8. You need 2 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
9. You need 1 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
10. Prepare 1 tsp of chopped parsley.
11. It's 3/4 tsp of salt.
12. It's 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper.
13. You need 1/2 cup of butter, cubed.
14. It's 2 clove of minced garlic.
15. You need 2 cup of heavy whipping cream.

This week I decided to combine two of my favorite meals - chicken alfredo and stuffed shells. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente. Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is an easy family meal that is perfect for a those busy weeknights. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with shredded chicken, broccoli, and a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells step by step

1. Cook shells according to package. Drain and rinse pasta, set aside..
2. Brown chicken in half the olive oil, remove and set aside..
3. In the same pan saute mushrooms and spinach if using in remaining oil, remove and set aside..
4. Preheat oven to 350°..
5. In a bowl combine egg, ricotta, 1 cup grated parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella and all seasonings..
6. Grease a large baking dish..
7. Stuff shells with cheese mixture and place in prepared baking dish..
8. Top with chicken, mushrooms and spinach..
9. In a large sauce pan melt butter over med heat, add garlic cook and stir 1 minute..
10. Add cream to the butter and garlic sauce and cook 5 more minutes..
11. Add 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese..
12. Continue to cook and stir until sauce thickens..
13. Pour sauce over the shells, chicken and mushrooms..
14. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cover with foil..
15. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes more..
16. Serve with salad and some nice bread..
17. If you really like parmesan you can increase the total amount to 3 1/4 cups using 1 1/2 cups in steps 5 and 11 instead of 1 cup..

Serve these chicken and broccoli shells with a side salad and garlic bread for a tasty dinner the entire family will enjoy. Try a new take on stuffed shells with these Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Stuffed Shells is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed around the family table for years. I decided to take the classic recipe for stuffed shells, the one that is very similar to lasagna, and turn it into a version that more closely resembles another classic, chicken alfredo made with my homemade Creamy Alfredo Sauce. The end result is cheesy, comforting and delicious, and promises to be a.