Stuffed shells were invented in 1970s New York when Italian-Americans needed pasta big enough to hold leftover Sunday gravy.
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells! This effortless dish combines tender pasta shells with a rich Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, and a sprinkle of cheesy goodness—all baked to perfection in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family favorite will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Fresh parsleyoptional
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (2.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cups of cooked chicken (shredded - I use rotisserie) (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella (divided) (480 ml)
- 3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan (divided) (180 ml)
- 15 oz of ricotta (425 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 12 ounces of cooked pasta shells (340 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning (10 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 15 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce (425 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cooked jumbo pasta shells to your pan.
- 2
In a bowl, combine one egg, 15 ounces of ricotta, one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, a quarter cup of shredded parmesan cheese, two cups of cooked shredded chicken, half a teaspoon of salt and pepper, and two teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- 3
Fill the pasta shells with the mixture.
- 4
Pour a jar of Alfredo sauce over the filled shells and top with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and a half cup of shredded parmesan.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
- 6
Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Top with parsley and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Undercook your jumbo shells by 2-3 minutes from package directions before stuffing because they'll continue cooking in the oven and absorb moisture from the Alfredo sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing2-3 minutes under package time
- ✓Let your ricotta mixture rest for 10 minutes after combining so the egg proteins begin to set and the filling holds together better during baking, reducing leakage by up to 60%.technique10 minutes rest time
- ✓Use a piping bag or zip-lock with corner cut off to fill shells because it distributes filling evenly and prevents air pockets that cause shells to crack during the 375°F bake.equipment375°F baking temp
- ✓Create a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the pan bottom before adding shells because it prevents sticking and creates steam that helps cook the shell bottoms evenly.technique
- ✓Remove foil for the final 10 minutes at exactly 25 minutes to achieve proper browning while maintaining internal temperature of 165°F throughout the ricotta filling.timing165°F internal temp
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Stuffed shells were invented in 1970s New York when Italian-Americans needed pasta big enough to hold leftover Sunday gravy.
Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Dump and Bake Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells! This effortless dish combines tender pasta shells with a rich Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, and a sprinkle of cheesy goodness—all baked to perfection in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family favorite will have everyone asking for seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Fresh parsleyoptional
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (2.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cups of cooked chicken (shredded - I use rotisserie) (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella (divided) (480 ml)
- 3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan (divided) (180 ml)
- 15 oz of ricotta (425 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 12 ounces of cooked pasta shells (340 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning (10 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 15 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce (425 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add cooked jumbo pasta shells to your pan.
- 2
In a bowl, combine one egg, 15 ounces of ricotta, one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, a quarter cup of shredded parmesan cheese, two cups of cooked shredded chicken, half a teaspoon of salt and pepper, and two teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- 3
Fill the pasta shells with the mixture.
- 4
Pour a jar of Alfredo sauce over the filled shells and top with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and a half cup of shredded parmesan.
- 5
Cover with foil and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
- 6
Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Top with parsley and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Undercook your jumbo shells by 2-3 minutes from package directions before stuffing because they'll continue cooking in the oven and absorb moisture from the Alfredo sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing2-3 minutes under package time
- ✓Let your ricotta mixture rest for 10 minutes after combining so the egg proteins begin to set and the filling holds together better during baking, reducing leakage by up to 60%.technique10 minutes rest time
- ✓Use a piping bag or zip-lock with corner cut off to fill shells because it distributes filling evenly and prevents air pockets that cause shells to crack during the 375°F bake.equipment375°F baking temp
- ✓Create a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the pan bottom before adding shells because it prevents sticking and creates steam that helps cook the shell bottoms evenly.technique
- ✓Remove foil for the final 10 minutes at exactly 25 minutes to achieve proper browning while maintaining internal temperature of 165°F throughout the ricotta filling.timing165°F internal temp