Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Shells Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta Shells Recipe combines tender pasta shells filled with a rich and creamy chicken alfredo sauce. It’s a satisfying dish that brings together the flavors of chicken, cheese, and pasta in a delightful way.

The recipe is simple to follow and perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. You can easily customize it by adding vegetables or using different types of cheese to enhance the flavor.

Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pasta Shells

This dish features large pasta shells stuffed with a creamy chicken alfredo filling, baked until bubbly and golden. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

12 large pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
Add Sauce: Pour the Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.