Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

from closetcooking.com
30 min

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe : Cajun seasoned chicken and broccoli stuffed shells in a tasty alfredo sauce and covered in melted cheese!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large pasta shells (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups cream (and/or milk)
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 cup broccoli, cooked and diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta shells as directed and set aside individually to cool.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute, before mixing in the cream, parmesan and cajun seasoning, bringing to a boil reducing the heat and simmering for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix the ricotta, chicken, broccoli, green onions, parmesan, lemon zest and cajun seasoning.

  4. 4

    Pour the cajun alfredo sauce into a large baking pan, stuff the shells with the chicken mixture and place in the pan before sprinkling on the mozzarella and baking in a a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and sides are bubbling, about 20 minutes.