Description
Indulge in these creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, filled with ricotta, tender chicken, and broccoli, all smothered in a rich Cajun Alfredo sauce. This delicious dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large pasta shells
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups cream (or milk, or a combination)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), grated
- ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup cooked broccoli, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano), grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta Shells: Cook the pasta shells according to package directions. Set aside to cool individually to prevent sticking.
- Make Cajun Alfredo Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the cream, ½ cup Parmesan, and ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix together ricotta, chicken, broccoli, green onions, ½ cup Parmesan, lemon zest, and ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- Assemble Stuffed Shells: Pour the Cajun Alfredo sauce into the bottom of a large baking dish. Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange them in the dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
- Enjoy! Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, cheesy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells dish!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute the chicken with shrimp.
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg