Ingredients
– 20 large pasta shells
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 2 cups alfredo sauce
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is easy when you follow these detailed steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil water and cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set them aside to cool.
3. Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
4. Fill Shells: Take each pasta shell and fill it generously with the chicken mixture. Place the filled shells in a baking dish, opening side up.
5. Add Sauce: Pour alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are well-covered.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauce.
7. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
8. Uncover and Broil: After 20 minutes, remove the foil and broil for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish: Once out of the oven, let the dish cool for a few minutes and then garnish with chopped parsley.
10. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy the delicious taste of Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 33g