Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are filled with tender chicken and a creamy Alfredo sauce, all baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and stir to combine.
- Carefully stuff each cooked shell with the creamy chicken Alfredo mixture and arrange the stuffed shells in a baking dish.
- Pour any remaining Alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells and top with extra mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add extra seasonings to the Alfredo sauce if desired, such as red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg