Description
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells: Creamy, cheesy and comforting, these garlic butter chicken Alfredo stuffed shells are pure family-friendly comfort. Jumbo shells are filled with garlic butter chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and melted mozzarella, then baked until bubbly golden. A cozy Italian-American dinner that impresses with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, whisking until creamy and thick.
- Return chicken to the sauce and stir well to coat. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon the chicken Alfredo mixture into the cooked pasta shells and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour a little extra Alfredo sauce over the shells and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep ahead: Assemble the shells and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.
- To freeze: Assemble unbaked shells and freeze for up to 2 months; bake from frozen for 30–40 minutes.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute with gluten-free pasta shells if needed.
- For a lighter version, substitute part-skim mozzarella and reduce the cream by half, acknowledging a change in texture and richness.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell (serves 4)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo, Stuffed Shells Recipe, Creamy Alfredo Pasta, Cheesy Chicken Shells, Italian American Dinner, Family Dinner