Chicken Alfredo Shells

Well, hello there! Gather around, friends, because I’m about to spill the beans (or rather, the creamy sauce) on this absolutely indulgent dish: Chicken Alfredo Shells. Picture this: tender pasta shells filled with juicy chicken and wrapped up in a luscious blanket of Alfredo sauce. It’s pure magic, lovingly crafted into edible perfection. Why should you try it? Because it’s basically a warm hug in a bowl, and trust me, who doesn’t need a food hug once in a while?

Oh, boy, my husband can’t get enough of this stuff! I swear, the first time I whipped up these Chicken Alfredo Shells, he asked if he could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I’m not even exaggerating. And when our little family gathers around the table, there’s just something so satisfying about watching everyone’s faces light up over this cheesy goodness. It’s become that dinner staple where I barely get to eat because everyone’s already serving themselves seconds before I’ve even sat down. But hey, seeing my family happy and bellies full is totally worth it!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Alfredo Shells

Why, you ask? Let me bless you with a few reasons:

– It’s like Alfredo got a cozy makeover into a stuffed pasta form.
– Super easy and hard to mess up, even if you get chatty while cooking.
– Reliable crowd-pleaser—dinner party win, every single time.
– Filled with enough cheese to make a mouse cry from happiness.

How to Make It

Alright, let’s get cooking! First, you’ll need to get those pasta shells cooked perfectly. Aim for that not-too-soft-but-definitely-not-stiff kind of level. While they’re bubbling away, get started on that chicken. Overcook it and the family will pretend to chew politely (trust me), but nail it and they’ll be singing your praises.

In another pan, drown everything in Alfredo sauce and let the magic happen. Mix it all up until you have a gooey, dreamy blend. Then, stuff those shells like they’re the pockets of an magically infinite lunchbox, shoving every bit of sauce-inside-chicken-inside-shell-action possible without breaking them. Slip it into the oven, take a breather, wipe the sauce off your forehead, and let your oven do its thing.

Ingredient Notes

– Pasta Shells: If you can find the giant ones, grab ’em! They hold more filling and honestly, who doesn’t love pasta you can cradle chicken in?
– Chicken: Don’t be a hero trying to poach it perfectly — rotisserie chicken works wonders when you’re burnt out.
– Alfredo Sauce: Store-bought or homemade, your call. I melted the container once. It was a mess but still edible.

Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat your oven to a toasty degree.
2. Cook pasta shells to an al dente level.
3. Prepare chicken by cooking or grabbing that rotisserie lifesaver.
4. Mix the chicken with Alfredo sauce, accidentally getting some in your hair.
5. Once cool enough, stuff those shells like your life depends on it.
6. Place in a baking dish, cover with more sauce and cheese because why hold back?
7. Bake until bubbly perfection, then dig in with zero shame.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Yeah, don’t over-stir it trying to be fancy—you’ll end up with shell-less mush. Trust your instincts. If you forgot to pre-cook chicken, microwave it. No shame! Anything to get dinner on the table.

Storage Tips

Just plop leftovers in the fridge in any container big enough to hold pasta. Cold straight from the fridge? Weirdly satisfying. Breakfast with coffee? Even better. Get some crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Variations and Substitutions

I’ve had those empty fridge moments, too. Toss in any cheese you got. No Alfredo sauce? Be wild and use marinara. Don’t have chicken? It’s strangely okay with shrimp or just plain cheese. The world’s your pasta shell.

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Chicken Alfredo Shells

This creamy Chicken Alfredo Shells recipe is stuffed with tender chicken, ricotta cheese, and smothered in a rich Alfredo sauce. A perfect comfort meal for the whole family.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
• ▢ 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or boiled
• ▢ 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 2 cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, sautéed garlic, black pepper, and salt.
• Stuff each cooked shell with the chicken and cheese mixture.
• Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce in a baking dish. Arrange pasta shells stuffed side up in the dish.
• Top shells with the remaining Alfredo sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted and golden.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.