This is a new recipe I tried (with a few adjustments to my liking) and it was so good! Definitely adding to the recipe box.
Ingredients:
▢ 12 ounces dry jumbo pasta shells (1 box)
▢ 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts ( I did two boneless chicken breasts and it was too much, so you could probably do one large boneless chicken breast)
▢ 15 ounces ricotta cheese
▢ 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
▢ 2¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese ( I did 1 cup of store bought grated Parmesan & then I grated 1 1/4 cup of sharp Parmesan for a bolder flavor)
▢ 2 large eggs
▢ kosher salt (to taste)
▢ ground black pepper (to taste)
For the Alfredo Sauce:
▢ 4 tablespoons salted butter or unsalted if you want less salt (I use salted butter in EVERYTHING)
▢ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
▢ 2 cups milk
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
▢ 2 cloves garlic (minced)
▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or a couple shakes of dried parsley like I did.
Preheat the oven to 375℉. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
12 ounces dry jumbo pasta shells
In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 2 cup parmesan, eggs, cooked chicken, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture turns golden brown.
Whisk in the milk, then heavy cream, 1 cup parmesan, garlic and parsley. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened.
Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Fill each of the cooked pasta shells with 1-2 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese mixture.
Place the chicken stuffed shells in the sauced baking pan, seam side down.
Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle about 2 handful of mozzarella and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of grated sharp parmesan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown. Sprinkle with extra parsley, if desired, and serve. #recipe #foodie #recipeoftheday #foodgasm #foodlover