Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
770 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
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These chicken alfredo stuffed shells are jumbo shell pasta filled with a chicken and cheese mixture, then smothered in homemade alfredo sauce and baked to perfection. Add bacon, tomatoes and herbs as a finishing touch and watch the rave reviews come in!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo shells pasta cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 container ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided use
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided use
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk and cream, then simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce has just thickened.
- Add the remaining 3/4 cup parmesan cheese to the milk mixture, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir until cheese has melted.
- Spread 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spoon the chicken filling into the jumbo shells, and arrange the shells in a single layer in the pan.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until pasta is bubbly and cheese has just started to brown.
- Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes and parsley over the top, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
770kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1590IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
627mg
(63%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 770kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1590IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 627mg | 63% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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