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Cajun Chicken Shells

Cajun Chicken Shells

Spice up your dinner with Cajun Chicken Shells! This creamy Alfredo and bold Cajun fusion is perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Easy to make and utterly delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20-25 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (for Alfredo sauce)
  • to taste Salt and pepper (for Alfredo sauce)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking dish
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Boil water and cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Cajun seasoning, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, egg, and chopped spinach; mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and simmer; stir in remaining Parmesan until the sauce thickens; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C); spread a layer of Alfredo sauce in a baking dish, fill each shell with chicken mixture, arrange in the dish, and drizzle with more Alfredo sauce.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden; let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To enhance flavors, toast Cajun seasoning briefly before using it.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
Experiment with ingredient substitutions like ground turkey for chicken or dairy-free alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
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