Chicken Bacon Spinach Stuffed Shells With Cajun Cream Sauce
If you're looking for an easy, yet delicious meal to make, you can't go wrong with chicken bacon spinach stuffed shells with Cajun cream sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The flavors of the bacon, chicken, and spinach are perfectly balanced, and the Cajun cream sauce adds just the right amount of spice. Plus, this recipe is easy to customize to your liking. You can add more or less bacon, chicken, or spinach, depending on your preferences. And if you're not a fan of spicy food, simply leave out the Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
For the stuffed shells:
- 1 box jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cajun cream sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook ground chicken until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
4. In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the chicken mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add Cajun seasoning and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
8. Pour Cajun cream sauce over the stuffed shells.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion
Chicken bacon spinach stuffed shells with Cajun cream sauce is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for any occasion. The flavors of the bacon, chicken, and spinach are perfectly balanced, and the Cajun cream sauce adds just the right amount of spice. This recipe is easy to customize to your liking, and you can easily make it ahead of time and bake it when you're ready to eat. Give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed!