Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells are a delicious and flavorful dish filled with a creamy chicken mixture, topped with a zesty Cajun sauce and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup non-alcoholic chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning (for sauce)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta Shells: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella, half the Parmesan, 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Shells: Fill each pasta shell generously with the creamy chicken mixture. Place them in a lightly greased baking dish in a single layer.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and stir in the chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- Try adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg