Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells are a delicious and hearty dish filled with shredded chicken, cheeses, and Cajun spices, all baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie or leftover chicken)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve half for topping)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (reserve for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the chicken mixture.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the Alfredo sauce on the bottom. Place the stuffed shells in a single layer on top and pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cheeses and Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells, stuffed pasta, Cajun recipe, chicken dinner