Description

These Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, spinach, and Alfredo sauce, then baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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Stuffed Shells Ingredients:

12 ounces large shell pasta

1 tablespoon butter

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 cup chopped onions

2 1/2 – 3 cups leftover rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken breast)

6 ounces fresh baby spinach

Alfredo Sauce Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream (do not substitute half and half or milk)

3 tablespoons butter

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 large egg yolks

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups part-skim grated cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook pasta: Cook shell pasta in boiling salted water until almost al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than package directions). Drain and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool.
Make Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, butter, and garlic. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
Temper egg yolks: In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the hot cream mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk to combine.
Finish sauce: Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/3 cups mozzarella and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Whisk until melted and smooth. Set aside.
Make filling: In a saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened. Add chicken and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
Assemble stuffed shells: Spread 2 tablespoons of Alfredo sauce in a 13×9 inch baking dish. Fill each shell with chicken and spinach filling. Arrange in the dish.
Bake: Ladle Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Use good quality cheese for the best flavor.
If the sauce is too thick, add a little extra milk or cream.
You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 620kcal
Sugar: 620kcal
Sodium: 620kcal
Fat: 620kcal
Saturated Fat: 620kcal
Unsaturated Fat: 620kcal
Trans Fat: 620kcal
Carbohydrates: 620kcal
Fiber: 620kcal
Protein: 620kcal
Cholesterol: 620kcal