Description
Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy alfredo sauce with tender chicken and melty cheese, all wrapped in large pasta shells. This dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, delivering a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. The rich aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Easy to prepare and customizable, these stuffed shells are guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups alfredo sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, minced garlic, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the alfredo sauce.
- Fill each shell with about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour remaining alfredo sauce over stuffed shells; sprinkle with leftover mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg