Description
Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells promise pure comfort with rich, cheesy goodness. Tender pasta shells packed with savory chicken and silky alfredo sauce will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Boil pasta shells in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, maintaining an al dente texture. Carefully drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process.
- Create a luscious mixture by blending shredded chicken, ricotta, cream cheese, and parmesan in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Incorporate minced garlic, chopped herbs, and Italian seasoning into the chicken mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F, preparing a large baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Generously stuff each cooked pasta shell with the creamy chicken filling, arranging them neatly in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour rich alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring complete coverage and allowing sauce to seep between the shells.
- Sprinkle additional parmesan and mozzarella cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese turns golden brown and filling becomes bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley before serving hot, directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Perfectly cook pasta by following package instructions to achieve ideal al dente texture, preventing mushiness.
- Ensure eggs are cooled completely before chopping to maintain a clean, precise cut and prevent crumbling.
- Experiment with different mustard varieties like whole grain or spicy brown for a unique flavor twist.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour to allow flavors to develop and blend seamlessly, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg