Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells
Deliciously creamy stuffed pasta shells filled with a zesty chicken and cheese mixture, baked in a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Stuffed Shells Ingredients
- 12 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used.
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste.
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tbsp Green onions, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the chicken and cheese mixture.
Cooking
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and chicken broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of the creamy sauce into a baking dish and arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish can be paired with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.