📝 Description
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with juicy Cajun-spiced chicken, then baked in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce with melted cheese on top. This dish is bold, cheesy, and packed with comforting Southern-Italian fusion flavors.
🛒 Ingredients
🍝 Pasta
20–25 jumbo pasta shells
🍗 Cajun Chicken Filling
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 🧀
Salt & pepper
🧄 Alfredo Sauce
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
1 cup grated parmesan 🧀
Salt & black pepper
🧀 Topping
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp parsley (optional) 🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Pasta
Boil shells according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare Filling
Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning and paprika.
Mix with ricotta and mozzarella.
Season to taste.
3️⃣ Make Alfredo Sauce
Melt butter in pan.
Add garlic → sauté 30 seconds.
Pour in cream and simmer.
Stir in parmesan until thick and smooth.
4️⃣ Stuff & Assemble
Fill each shell with chicken mixture.
Spread Alfredo sauce in baking dish.
Arrange stuffed shells.
Pour remaining sauce on top.
Sprinkle mozzarella.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
🔥 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 680 kcal
Protein: 42g 💪
Carbs: 48g
Fat: 35g
