Description
Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender jumbo pasta shells with a creamy, flavorful filling that’s sure to impress. Each bite is a delightful blend of rich garlic butter and savory chicken, enveloped in a luscious alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, this dish brings warmth and joy to the table. Easy to prepare, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo 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
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced chicken and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine some of the chicken mixture with Parmesan cheese in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining sauce over stuffed shells, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg