Description
Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are a deliciously comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Tender pasta shells cradle a creamy filling of shredded chicken and garlic, all enveloped in a rich alfredo sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until fully cooked through.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, gradually adding Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix shredded chicken with half of the Alfredo sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Fill each pasta shell generously with the chicken mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle more Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg