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Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Delicious large pasta shells filled with a creamy garlic butter chicken Alfredo mixture, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 20-24 shells Large Pasta Shells To hold the filling.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced, rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the garlic butter sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates the rich Alfredo sauce.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, adds flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Enhances the overall taste.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Basic seasonings to elevate flavors.
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  • Cook the pasta shells in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions (9-11 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, garlic butter sauce, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff each cooled pasta shell with the chicken mixture, being careful not to overstuff.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in a single layer and pour remaining Alfredo sauce over them.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with different proteins or vegetables to suit your taste.
Keyword Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Stuffed Shells