Description
Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are a delightful comfort food that combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and jumbo pasta shells. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends, promising a flavor-packed experience that everyone will love. With its rich aroma and visually appealing presentation, it’s sure to impress at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked chicken with the Alfredo sauce. Spoon the mixture into each pasta shell.
- Place filled shells in a greased baking dish, pour remaining Alfredo sauce on top, and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg