Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender jumbo pasta shells filled with succulent chicken and a rich garlic-infused Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this recipe is both visually stunning and deeply satisfying. With minimal prep time and mouthwatering flavors, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying the comfort of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the jumbo shells until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, simmering until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Carefully stuff each shell with the chicken Alfredo mixture; arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the shells, cover with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg