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Stuffed Alfredo Shells with Chicken and Spinach
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Stuffed Alfredo Shells with Chicken and Spinach

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @ayinamonaee2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (butterflied)Meat700 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • pepperSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • white pepperSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • southern rubSpices8 g
  • Sazon seasoningSpices5 g
  • oilPantry60 ml
  • butterDairy60 g
  • jumbo pasta shellsGrains340 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce3 pieces
  • spinachProduce300 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy250 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy120 g
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • Alfredo saucePantry450 ml
  • dried parsleySpices3 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy150 g

per serving

Nutrition

662kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
37 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Season the butterflied chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, paprika, southern rub and Sazon.
    • Drizzle with oil and rub it in well until coated on both sides.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat butter and oil in a pan and mix well.
    • Place the chicken breast in the pan and sear until nicely browned.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Boil the shells

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil with salt and oil.
    • Add the jumbo shells and cook until al dente.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the spinach

    • Melt butter in a pan and mix well.
    • Grate in the garlic and add the spinach.
    • Cook until the spinach wilts, then transfer it to a mixing bowl.
    Step 4

  5. Make the filling

    • Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes.
    • Add the chicken to the mixing bowl with the spinach, then add the cream cheese and parmesan.
    • Mix everything well until combined.
    Step 5

  6. Make the Alfredo sauce

    • In a pan, add butter and heavy cream and whisk.
    • Add the same seasonings used on the chicken and whisk again.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the dish

    • Pour Alfredo sauce into the bottom of a baking dish and spread it out.
    • Stuff each shell with the chicken and spinach filling and place in the dish.
    • Pour Alfredo sauce over the top.
    Step 7

  8. Top and bake

    • Sprinkle parmesan, paprika, dried parsley and more cheese over the shells.
    • Bake at 400 °F (200 °C) until hot and bubbly.
    Step 8
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