25-Minute Air Fryer Creamy Pesto Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells Wonder
Creamy pesto chicken stuffed pasta shells made in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, pesto, Parmesan, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the chicken mixture.
- Place stuffed shells in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top and air fry for 2 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for faster prep.
- Adjust air fryer time if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shells
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg