Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy Alfredo sauce, juicy chicken, and cheesy stuffed pasta in one irresistible bake. This dish is perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or when you want something rich and satisfying.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells recipe is packed with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. The creamy texture, cheesy filling, and garlic butter aroma make it a family favorite. It’s simple enough for weeknights yet impressive for guests.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Alfredo Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 18–20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cooked chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and let cool.
4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and the chicken mixture to make the filling.
5. Prepare Alfredo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gradually add Parmesan until smooth.
6. Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce into a baking dish.
7. Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in the dish.
8. Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells.
9. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
10. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

This garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells dish is best served hot and fresh.

Tips & Tricks

• Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep
• Do not overcook pasta shells to avoid tearing
• Add spinach for extra nutrition
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor
• Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly

Notes

• Swap chicken with turkey if desired
• Add mushrooms for extra depth
• Serve with garlic bread or salad

Nutrition (Approximate)

• Calories: 520 per serving
• Protein: 32g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fat: 34g

FAQ

Can I make garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the dish and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Can I freeze stuffed shells?
Yes, freeze before baking for up to 2 months.

What pasta can I use instead of shells?
Manicotti or cannelloni works well.

How do I make it lighter?
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and reduce cheese.

Can I use store-bought Alfredo sauce?
Yes, but homemade gives better flavor.

Storage

• Refrigerate: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
• Freeze: Up to 2 months
• Reheat: Bake at 180°C or microwave until heated through

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Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

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Prep Time 18 minutes mins

Course dinner

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken Filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Alfredo Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients:

• 18 –20 jumbo pasta shells cooked
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cooked chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and let cool.
• In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and the chicken mixture to make the filling.
• Prepare Alfredo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gradually add Parmesan until smooth.
• Spread 1 cup of Alfredo sauce into a baking dish.
• Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in the dish.
• Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
• Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
• This garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells dish is best served hot and fresh.

Notes

• Swap chicken with turkey if desired
• Add mushrooms for extra depth
• Serve with garlic bread or salad

 

Conclusion

Garlic butter chicken alfredo stuffed shells are rich, creamy, and guaranteed to impress. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.