Description
A delicious and hearty dish perfect for family gatherings, featuring pasta shells stuffed with a creamy Cajun chicken filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and green onions until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, stuffed shells, comfort food, family recipe