Here’s a decadent Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells recipe – a mix of cheesy comfort food with a spicy Cajun kick:
🌶️🧀 Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
For the shells:
20–24 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ Tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For topping:
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
Cook pasta shells:
Boil shells in salted water until just al dente. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
Prepare filling:
In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Cajun seasoning, green onions, and parsley.
Make sauce:
In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, then season with Cajun seasoning.
Simmer 5–6 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until smooth and creamy.
Stuff shells:
Fill each pasta shell with the chicken-cheese mixture and place them in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Assemble:
Pour Cajun cream sauce evenly over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
Bake:
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Serve:
Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve hot with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
✅ Tips:
Add cooked shrimp to the sauce for a Cajun surf-and-turf twist.
Use smoked gouda in the filling for an extra depth of flavor.
If you like it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper.
Would you like me to also make you a one-pot skillet version of this recipe (no stuffing shells, just pasta + Cajun chicken in the creamy sauce)?