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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
Delight in these flavorful stuffed shells filled with Cajun-spiced chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound large pasta shells (gluten-free for gluten-free)

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups cream (and/or milk)
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 cup broccoli, cooked and diced
  • 2 green onions green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta shells, then cool and set aside.
  • Melt butter, cook garlic until fragrant, then add cream, Parmesan, and Cajun seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix ricotta, chicken, broccoli, green onions, Parmesan, lemon zest, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Stuff shells with chicken mixture, place in baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta shells.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, chicken, Pasta