Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender jumbo pasta shells with a rich, creamy chicken filling. Each bite bursts with garlicky goodness, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This dish transforms an ordinary meal into a gourmet experience that your family and friends will love. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken with half of the Alfredo sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Carefully stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg