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Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells feature jumbo pasta shells filled with spicy chicken and cheese, baked in a smooth Cajun cream sauce—perfect for a cozy, comforting family meal.
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Ingredients
  

Pasta & Filling

  • 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 2  cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1  Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2  cloves garlic minced
  • 1  tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½  tsp paprika
  • ¼  tsp salt
  • ¼  tsp black pepper
  • 1  cup ricotta cheese
  • 1  cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½  cup grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • 2  Tbsp butter
  • 2  Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2  cups milk
  • ½  cup heavy cream
  • 1  tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ¼  tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil shells in salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a skillet. Cook onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in chicken and heat through. Let cool slightly.
  • Mix the chicken mixture with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cream. Stir in Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread half the sauce in a 9×13 dish. Stuff each shell with filling and place in dish. Pour remaining sauce on top. Add extra mozzarella if desired.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more until golden and bubbling.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.