Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Servings:
8

Ingredients

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat; cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch. Set aside.

Season chicken breasts on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken breast registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 18 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from heat and transfer chicken from skillet to a cutting board.

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Shred chicken using 2 forks and set aside.

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Stir together ricotta, 1 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chicken, and 2 tablespoons cream in a medium bowl. Set aside.

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Combine 2 cups cream and butter in a deep, large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in garlic, Italian seasoning, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 more minute.

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Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted. Set sauce aside.

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Add 1 cup sauce to the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the chicken-ricotta mixture. Lay them seam side up in the baking dish.

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Pour the remaining sauce all over the top of the jumbo shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

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Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with more parsley if desired and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)