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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe
Spinach and Chicken Stuffed Shells are creamy, cheesy, and smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. They're so good, even the kids won't mind the spinach!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 18 Large pasta shells from a 16 oz package
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 Large egg slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 1 cup chicken cooked and chopped
- 1 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 Tsp minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
- While your pasta is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, spinach and chicken in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo sauce by adding garlic to a pan and saute for 1 minute. Add broth, let bubble. Then add half&half, whipping cream, salt and pepper and parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly till combined. Allow liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes.
- Spread 1 cup of alfredo sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells on top of sauce. Spoon about 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture into each pasta shell until all shells are full.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend and bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
970mg
(40%)
Potassium
242mg
(7%)
Vitamin A
985IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
455mg
(46%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 455mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.