Description
Indulge in these decadent garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells for a comforting meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Jumbo Pasta Shells:
20 shells
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Garlic Cloves:
3, minced
Cooked Chicken:
2 cups, shredded
Ricotta Cheese:
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup
Egg:
1
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Alfredo Sauce:
2 cups (homemade or store-bought)
Fresh Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells: according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and chicken: in butter until fragrant; let cool.
- Combine cheeses and seasonings: with the chicken mixture.
- Fill shells: with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Pour Alfredo sauce: over the shells and top with mozzarella.
- Bake: covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes until golden.
- Garnish: with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra flavor, add spinach or bacon to the filling.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffed shells
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
