Chicken Carbonara Alfredo Stuffed Shells

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

quick alfredo sauce -OR- 1 jar (about 16 oz) store-bought alfredo sauce

1/2 cup

chicken stock (only if using store-bought sauce)

cooked jumbo shells

additional chopped parsley & crumbled bacon for garnish

Filling:

large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

container (15 oz) ricotta cheese

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp

finely chopped fresh parsley

egg, slightly beaten

slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

1 cup

shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cloves

garlic, finely minced

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper