Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Source of Recipe
internet
List of Ingredients
12 ounces jumbo shells pasta cooked according to package directions
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 container ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided use
1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided use
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
cooking sprayRecipe
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the milk and cream, then simmer, whisking constantly, until sauce has just thickened.
Add the remaining 3/4 cup parmesan cheese to the milk mixture, along with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir until cheese has melted.
Spread 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Spoon the chicken filling into the jumbo shells, and arrange the shells in a single layer in the pan.
Spoon the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until pasta is bubbly and cheese has just started to brown.
Sprinkle the bacon, tomatoes and parsley over the top, then serve.
|
|
member logon
