Creamy Chicken Bacon Pasta Shells Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Chicken Bacon Pasta Shells recipe combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and large pasta shells in a rich and creamy sauce. It’s a satisfying dish that brings together comforting flavors in every bite.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this chicken recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or seasonings.

Delicious Chicken Bacon Pasta Shells Recipe

This dish features pasta shells filled with a creamy mixture of chicken and bacon, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

8 oz large pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, 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 and bacon mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth with the remaining mozzarella cheese and pour over the stuffed shells.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your creamy chicken bacon pasta shells!