Main Dishes

Four Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells In Lean Alfredo Sauce with Chicken

Cheryl Culver
March 11, 2014
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A rich and creamy lightened up alfredo sauce that's so easy to make, and it tastes just as good as the original! I add Chicken to My Sauce for this recipe, it's delicious over these stuffed Shells This serves about 8 or more, so you can freeze some if you need Less, make 2 pans for a small family and freeze one after baking to serve later, one extra meal Ready in your freezer!!

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What you Need:
For the Lean Alfredo Sauce
1 1/2-2 lbs of chicken breasts cubed
3-4 Cloves Garlic diced
1/2 onion diced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more, for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving
Extra Virgin Olive Oil-EVOO

For the FOUR CHEESE Stuffed Shells
1 Box Large Shell Pasta
1 1/2 ups parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound deli-style ricotta
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
1 Cup Chopped Spinach
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
3 eggs
1 dash nutmeg
How to make it: Cook Large shells according to package directions; drain and cover with cold water. Let Cool a little Drizzle Some EVOO in Pan turn up the heat on high to heat up, once it's hot, Toss...
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Nutritions

Calories
574

Sodium
1049mg
43% DV

Fat
35g
55% DV

Protein
32g
65% DV

Carbs
27g
9% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV