🍝 High-Protein Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with lean protein — tastes like luxury, but fits your goals!
Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 50 mins
🧄 Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken, skin removed)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (high-protein swap for ricotta)
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the High-Protein Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or light butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ scoop unflavored protein powder (optional, for extra protein & creaminess)
- Pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional but adds depth)
For Assembly:
- 16–18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
🥣 Instructions
- Cook the Shells:
Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Make the Filling:
In a bowl, mix chicken, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. - Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant (1 minute).
Lower heat and whisk in almond milk, blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and protein powder (if using).
Stir until smooth and slightly thickened — do not boil. - Assemble the Shells:
Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Stuff each shell with the chicken filling and arrange in the dish.
Pour remaining sauce evenly over the shells.
Sprinkle mozzarella on top. - Bake:
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden. - Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve warm!
💪 High-Protein Boosts
- Greek yogurt + cottage cheese combo = creamy, protein-rich filling
- Add unflavored whey or casein protein to sauce for even more protein (it thickens perfectly!)
- Use chickpea pasta shells or high-protein pasta for a huge extra protein hit
⚡ Macros (Approx. per serving, 3 stuffed shells)
- Calories: ~360
- Protein: 42g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fat: 9g
🍽️ Pro Tip
Serve with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted zucchini to balance the richness and add fiber!
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