Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food, wrapping tender jumbo pasta shells around a rich and creamy garlic butter chicken filling. Each bite delivers a burst of delightful flavors, making it perfect for cozy family gatherings or special occasions. This easy-to-make dish promises to impress, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Cook pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add diced chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning; cook until golden brown.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Generously stuff each shell with filling and place seam-side up in the prepared dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover for the last 5 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Customize fillings by adding vegetables like mushrooms or using shrimp instead of chicken. - For extra flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs before serving.