Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe (2024)

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Published: Apr 10, 2017 Last Updated: Mar 1, 2024

Smothered in rich alfredo sauce, Chicken Alfredo Pasta Shells are simple but satisfying. You’ll love this weeknight dinner recipe that’s stuffed with chicken, broccoli, and creamy cheese.

Weeknight meals are all about planning ahead. Our classic stuffed shells recipe is a great place to start. And speaking of easy, give our ravioli lasagna recipe a try next.

Stuffed Shells with Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Shells are a freezer-friendly recipe that’s a cinch to make ahead of time.

After prep and freezing, all you have to do is assemble and pop them in the oven.

• Shredded chicken and broccoli make a nourishing, protein-packed filling for the shells.
• By using pre-made alfredo sauce, you’ll save a ton of time and effort.
• Three kinds of cheese make this dish rich and flavorful.

If you want to eat these the same day you make them, they’ll take about an hour to complete. But the delicious end result is entirely worth it, and so are the leftovers!

Check out some of our other favorite chicken recipes soon.

Ingredient Notes

• Jumbo pasta shells – These giant pasta shells hold the creamy chicken filling. They’re also visually appealing and lend that chewy pasta texture that everyone loves.
• Alfredo sauce – The filled shells swim in this creamy alfredo sauce. And since it’s already made, you’ll save time and know it will turn out perfectly.
• Parmesan cheese – Parmesan adds its sharp, tangy flavor to the topping. Buy the pre-shredded kind to save time and effort.
• Mozzarella cheese – Creamy, melty mozzarella tops off the shells along with the parmesan. Baking the dish uncovered for the last 5 minutes melts the mozzarella perfectly.
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Cook this chicken a day ahead of time if possible and shred it once it’s cool. This takes some planning ahead but will save you a ton of time in the end.
• Broccoli – Fresh is best, but frozen broccoli can be used. Thaw and drain excess liquid.
• Cream cheese – This is the base of the creamy shell filling. Cream cheese brings richness and a tangy flavor.
• Garlic – Any Italian-style dish must have garlic, right? Press or mince the garlic beforehand, so its flavor gets into every shell.

How to Make Alfredo Stuffed Shells

1. Cook the pasta shells until they’re al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Fill each pasta shell with 2 Tablespoons of the chicken mixture. Using a cookie scoop of this size will help you scoop faster.
3. Pour one jar of the alfredo sauce into a large baking dish, covering the bottom.
4. Lay out a single layer of the filled pasta shells on top of the sauce. Evenly pour the remaining alfredo sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the parmesan and mozzarella.
5. Cover the dish with foil, then bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes.
6. Remove the foil, then bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes until all the cheese on top is melted.

Serving Suggestions

Wondering what to serve with these Chicken Alfredo Shells? An Olive Garden Italian Salad is a perfect counterpart that brings tons of fresh flavor.

For bready accompaniments, Bruschetta makes the best appetizer for multi-course meals. And any pasta dish is even better with classic Garlic Bread or my Olive Garden Breadsticks on the side.

Thinking about dessert after this meal? Keep it Italian-style with this light and airy Southern Italian Cream Cake. Or take it to the next level with my homemade crunchy-creamy Cannoli.

I’m a big fan of alfredo sauce. This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe is made often in our home! It’s so fast, and so creamy, I think you’ll love it too!

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