Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are the epitome of comfort food. With creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and shredded chicken wrapped in jumbo pasta shells, all smothered in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, then cook garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed shells and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover for the last 5 minutes for a golden finish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken for even faster preparation.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
- You can make the chicken filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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