Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

Cajun seasoned chicken and broccoli stuffed shells in a tasty alfredo sauce and covered in melted cheese!

ingredients

·          1 pound large pasta shells (gluten-free for gluten-free)

·          2 tablespoons butter

·          2 cloves garlic, chopped

·          2 cups cream (and/or milk)

·          1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

·          1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning

·          1 cup ricotta

·          1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded or diced

·          1 cup broccoli, cooked and diced

·          2 green onions, thinly sliced

·          1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

·          1 teaspoon lemon zest

·          1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning

·          1 cup mozzarella, shredded

directions

1.    Cook the pasta shells as directed and set aside individually to cool.

2.    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute, before mixing in the cream, parmesan and cajun seasoning, bringing to a boil reducing the heat and simmering for 5 minutes.

3.    Mix the ricotta, chicken, broccoli, green onions, parmesan, lemon zest and cajun seasoning.

4.    Pour the cajun alfredo sauce into a large baking pan, stuff the shells with the chicken mixture and place in the pan before sprinkling on the mozzarella and baking in a a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and sides are bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Souce https://www.closetcooking.com

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