Description
Experience the ultimate comfort meal with these Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells. Featuring tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a zesty, spiced chicken and cream cheese mixture, this dish delivers bold Southern flair. It is a perfect weeknight solution that combines convenience with restaurant-quality flavor, all prepared in one single casserole dish for easy cleanup. The creamy cheese and aromatic Cajun spices blend harmoniously, creating a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
12 oz jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until well mixed.
Stuff each cooked shell generously with the chicken and cheese mixture.
Arrange the stuffed shells in a large greased baking dish.
Pour the heavy cream over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Serve warm and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
You can assemble the shells ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to bake. If baking chilled, add 5-10 minutes to the covered cook time. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to match your preference for heat.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg