Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Shells (Print-Friendly Version)
Pasta shells filled with creamy chicken and cheese, baked in Alfredo sauce for a comforting family meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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21 jumbo pasta shells
→ Filling
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1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
→ Assembly and Topping
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1 (15-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Nonstick cooking spray
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and dried parsley. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
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Fill each cooked pasta shell with the prepared cheese and chicken mixture. Arrange stuffed shells in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Rotisserie chicken offers a convenient and flavorful option for the filling.
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If extra filling remains, spoon it between the shells in the dish.
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Double the Alfredo sauce for a creamier casserole if desired.
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The assembled dish may be refrigerated overnight or frozen for longer storage. Thaw before baking if frozen.
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This dish can also be prepared in a slow cooker by assembling the filled shells and sauce, then cooking on high for about 2 hours until heated through.