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Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

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A creamy, savory baked pasta dish combining smoky bacon, ranch seasoning, tender chicken, and rich Alfredo sauce stuffed into jumbo pasta shells. Perfect for quick, comforting family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 20 jumbo pasta shells (uncooked)
  • 2 medium chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 6 thick-cut bacon strips, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (no-salt-added preferred)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside on a lightly oiled sheet to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble once cooled. Leave a teaspoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  4. Add olive oil or butter to the skillet with bacon fat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, sautéed garlic, softened cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, ranch seasoning, and about 1 cup Alfredo sauce. Stir gently until evenly mixed. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Stuff each jumbo shell with the chicken bacon ranch mixture and arrange snugly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  7. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  9. Let the shells rest for 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

If Alfredo sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of milk or chicken broth before mixing. Do not overstuff shells to prevent bursting during baking. Rotisserie chicken saves time. Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze for convenience. Adjust salt carefully due to bacon and ranch seasoning saltiness.

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Keywords: bacon ranch chicken, stuffed shells, creamy Alfredo, baked pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal

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