Best 8 Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable dish that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce, the tender succulence of chicken, and the comforting embrace of pasta shells. This culinary masterpiece, known as Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, is an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

This recipe collection presents a diverse range of Stuffed Shell variations, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, to the adventurous Pesto Shrimp Stuffed Shells, bursting with the vibrant flavors of pesto and succulent shrimp, there's a recipe to suit every palate.

For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells offer a symphony of earthy spinach, creamy ricotta, and tangy tomato sauce. And for a touch of spice, the Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells pack a flavorful punch with their combination of spicy Italian sausage, zesty peppers, and a rich tomato sauce.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the culinary journey, ensuring success in creating these delectable Stuffed Shells. Detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals accompany each recipe, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your family and friends begging for seconds. Let's dive into the world of Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells and explore the diverse variations that await your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Chicken stuffed shells make for a delicious baked pasta dish, and if you have all the ingredients at the ready, it's super simple to pull together.

Categories     main dish     poultry

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

20 whole jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil, for grilling and frying
3/4 c. ricotta cheese
3/4 c. cottage cheese
3/4 c. grated mozzarella cheese, plus more for the top
2 c. grated parmesan cheese, plus more for the top
2 whole eggs
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp. minced fresh basil
4 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. whole milk
1 c. heavy cream, plus more as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. 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 medium bowl, combine ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, 1 cup of the Parmesan, eggs, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and chicken. Stir to combine, splashing in 2 tablespoons heavy cream if needed. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sprinkle over the flour. Whisk and cook until the roux turns golden brown. Pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly, and cook for a few minutes, until thickened. Add the garlic, the additional 1 cup Parmesan, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon minced parsley, and minced basil and stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup sauce to the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the chicken/ricotta mixture. Lay them face down in the pan, then pour the sauce all over the top. Sprinkle on extra mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden. Serve with salad!

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Wonderfully cheesy and creamy, these chicken alfredo stuffed shells are all kinds of delicious. Simple and easy to make, they are perfect for a comfort food dinner.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz Jumbo pasta shells
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1 15 oz carton ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups mozzarella (divided)
2 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese (divided)
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup parmesan, eggs, cooked chicken, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture turns golden brown. Whisk in the milk, then heavy cream, 1 cup parmesan, garlic and parsley. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Fill the shells with the chicken and cheese mixture and place them in the pan, seam side down.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with extra parley, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 942 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 56 g, Fat 55 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 268 mg, Sodium 1179 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 :)

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE



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Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella. Top with fresh parsley as desired.

Provided by JonSnyde

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 47m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
  • Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 615.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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.

CHICKEN ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE



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Cheesy and creamy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a fun twist on a classic Italian recipe! This easy pasta dish features shells stuffed with a cheese and chicken mixture, slathered with Alfredo sauce, and baked to perfection.

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells (1 standard package)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black ground pepper
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
15 ounces Alfredo sauce (1 standard jar)
Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. Cook the pasta shells to al dente. After cooking the pasta shells, drain and place them upside down on a baking sheet to dry.
  • Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then fold in the shredded chicken.
  • Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them side by side, open side up, in the prepared baking dish.
  • Evenly spread the Alfredo sauce on top of the stuffed shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until bubbly. For golden cheese, broil for 1-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 1130 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I came up with this based upon another recipe, but used things I had in the kitchen. It is a great alternative if your family or guests don't eat red meat!

Provided by ECHO2003

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 egg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Separate shells and let stand, so they are not touching, on waxed paper or foil.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, onion, egg and bread crumbs. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Season with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in three-quarters of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar; cook until cheeses melt.
  • Fill shells with chicken mixture, using a tablespoon, and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the shells with the tomato sauce and top with the reserved cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 48.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1402.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
½ pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips for Making the Best Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

  • Use a large pot to cook the shells so they have plenty of room to expand.
  • Don't overcook the shells, or they will become mushy.
  • Rinse the shells with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the filling.
  • Use a creamy Alfredo sauce for the filling, and add plenty of cheese.
  • Stuff the shells generously with the filling, and top with more cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed shells until they are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the stuffed shells immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.

Conclusion

Cheesy chicken Alfredo stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese, these stuffed shells are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give cheesy chicken Alfredo stuffed shells a try. You won't be disappointed!

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