Description
This recipe combines juicy chicken with bold Cajun spices, all enveloped in large pasta shells and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for impressing at dinner or enjoying on a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 12 large pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Cajun sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Spices: Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté chicken until slightly golden; season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix ricotta, chicken, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan in a bowl.
- Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture.
- Spread half of the Cajun sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place stuffed shells in the dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbling.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Pairs well with garlic bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, pasta shells, creamy sauce, family dinner, easy recipe