Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a creamy, cheesy twist on a classic Italian recipe! Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with the best cheese and chicken mixture before being slathered with rich alfredo sauce and baked to perfection in just thirty minutes.

cheesy stuffed shells in a white dish with a wooden spoon.

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Why We Love This Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe

  • Cheesy. With mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese, this one’s for the cheese lovers.
  • Creamy. Alfredo sauce creates the perfect tomato-free base that’s silky smooth.
  • One-Pan. No need to dirty up a bunch of dishes with this one. Just pack the shells into a pan and bake.

Variations on Stuffed Chicken Alfredo Shells

This is a great recipe for hiding veggies. Both spinach and broccoli are fantastic in this easy stuffed shells recipe. Just mix in one cup of cooked, chopped spinach or broccoli with your other filling ingredients.

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How to Store and Reheat

In an airtight container in the fridge, any leftover stuffed shells you have will stay good for about 2-3 days. Reheat your leftovers in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.

How to Freeze

Wrap portions of baked stuffed shells with plastic wrap, place into an airtight bag or container, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator prior to reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Some of my favorite side dishes for this stuffed shells recipe include garlic bread, lemon parmesan roasted broccoli, and spinach salad!

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More Stuffed Shell Recipes To Try

5-Star Review

“This is literally one of my favorite dishes. But be careful!! It’s severely addictive!” – Kitty

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Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe

4.69 from 132 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin
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Cheesy and creamy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a fun twist on a classic Italian recipe! This easy pasta dish features shells stuffed with a cheese and chicken mixture, slathered with Alfredo sauce, and baked to perfection.
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Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells 1 standard package
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 15 ounces Alfredo sauce 1 standard jar
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
    ingredients for chicken alfredo stuffed shells
  • Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. Cook the pasta shells to al dente. After cooking the pasta shells, drain and place them upside down on a baking sheet to dry.
    12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
  • Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then fold in the shredded chicken.
    1 egg, 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black ground pepper, 2 cups cooked chicken
  • Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them side by side, open side up, in the prepared baking dish.
    chicken alfredo stuffed pasta shells in a white baking dish before baking
  • Evenly spread the Alfredo sauce on top of the stuffed shells. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
    15 ounces Alfredo sauce
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until bubbly. For golden cheese, broil for 1-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
    Chopped fresh parsley
    pasta shells stuffed with cheese and chicken topped with alfredo sauce on a white plate

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Becky’s Tips

  • The cooked pasta shells can tear easily. Make a couple extra pasta shells in case any do rip during the assembly process.
Storage: Store chicken Alfredo stuffed shells in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1130mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside. Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil. Cook 12 ounces of jumbo pasta shells to al dente. After cooking the pasta shells, drain and place them upside down on a baking sheet to dry.

ingredients for chicken alfredo stuffed shells

Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine 1 egg, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Mix well, then fold in 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken.

Stuff the Shells: Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them side by side, open side up, in the prepared baking dish.

chicken alfredo stuffed pasta shells in a white baking dish before baking

Top and Bake: Evenly spread 15 ounces of Alfredo sauce on top of the stuffed shells. Top with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, until bubbly. For golden cheese, broil for 1-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

pasta shells stuffed with cheese and chicken topped with alfredo sauce on a white plate
What are stuffed shells?

Stuffed shells are boiled large pasta shells that are filled with a cheese/vegetable/meat mixture and baked in the oven. This version is filled with a cheese and chicken mixture.

What kind of chicken should I use for stuffed shells?

I recommend using a rotisserie chicken from the store that’s already cooked to save you some time. You can also use leftover cooked chicken that’s in your fridge if you have some on hand!

Can I make stuffed shells ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare this recipe through step 5, cover tightly, and refrigerate for 24 hours before continuing with step 6.

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Amanda Nowland
Amanda Nowland
September 30, 2024 4:12 am

Was looking for something new to make and I found this recipe and it turned out amazing! I paired it with some garlic bread. Definitely will be making again. 10/105 stars

Wendy Marciante
Wendy Marciante
October 12, 2023 5:03 pm

Made this for the first time today for a very large community group and it turned out amazingly flavorful and fairly easy to put together. Between the foil off baking and broiling steps, I added fresh nutmeg, which I think really popped.5 stars

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Samantha Marceau
October 13, 2023 9:02 am

Looks delicious, Wendy! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Nikki
Nikki
August 14, 2023 10:08 pm

I am not a chicken lover, but this was delicious.
When it came out of the oven hot and bubbly it was good.
A few hours later, delicious 😋5 stars

Samantha Marceau
August 16, 2023 3:25 pm
Reply to  Nikki

So glad to hear you loved this recipe, Nikki!

Kitty
Kitty
June 25, 2023 10:07 pm

This is literally one of my favorite dishes. But be careful!! It’s severely addictive!5 stars

Amanda
Amanda
February 20, 2023 4:19 pm

Loved it!5 stars

Fanceeist
Fanceeist
February 6, 2022 12:14 pm

1 star because of that?! It looks amazing.5 stars