Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 30 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat; cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken breast registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 18 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from heat and transfer chicken from skillet to a cutting board.
- Shred chicken using 2 forks and set aside.
- Stir together ricotta, 1 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chicken, and 2 tablespoons cream in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Combine 2 cups cream and butter in a deep, large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in garlic, Italian seasoning, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted. Set sauce aside.
- Add 1 cup sauce to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Using a spoon, fill each of the jumbo shells generously with the chicken-ricotta mixture. Lay them seam side up in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce all over the top of the jumbo shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with more parsley if desired and serve.
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