Smashing The Best Cajun Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells!

alfredo sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: cream cheese + milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive than mozzarella.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought seasoning

Homemade blends can be tailored to taste and may save money.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is usually less expensive than olive oil.

Boil 2 cups of broccoli until tender.

Slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 shallot into small pieces.

Mince 5 or 6 cloves of garlic.

Season boiling water with salt and oil, then boil jumbo pasta shells until al dente; strain and set aside to cool.

Season chicken with slap your mama seasoning, onion powder, kicking chicken seasoning, and adobo seasoning.

In a skillet on medium-high heat, add oil and pan-fry the seasoned chicken until golden brown.

Once cooled, slice the chicken into strips and then cube it into small pieces.

In the same skillet, use 2 tablespoons of chicken drippings to sauté shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes.

Add 4 oz of cream cheese to the skillet and allow it to melt.

Pour in 2.5 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.

Season the sauce with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and creole seasoning, tasting as you go for desired flavor.

In a bowl, combine 15 oz of ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar jack cheese, 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper, and 1.5 cups of broccoli; stir to mix.

Add 2 cups of cooked chicken to the mixture, reserving some for topping later, and stir well.

Stuff the cooled pasta shells with the filling mixture, repeating until all shells are filled.

Top the stuffed shells with the reserved chicken pieces.

In a baking pan, pour some sauce to prevent sticking, then place the stuffed shells in the pan.

Pour additional sauce over the shells and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake in the oven at 350°F until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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