Description
Delightful jumbo pasta shells stuffed with creamy chicken Alfredo and topped with gooey mozzarella, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the jumbo shells until they are al dente. Drain and set aside, drizzled with olive oil.
- Dice or shred the cooked chicken, sauté with minced garlic and butter until warm.
- For homemade Alfredo, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth, then slowly incorporate cream and Parmesan until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, pour a little Alfredo sauce on the bottom. Stuff each shell generously with the chicken mixture, seam-side up in the dish.
- Cover the shells with the remaining Alfredo sauce. Top with mozzarella and herbs.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Homemade white sauce can also replace store-bought Alfredo for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, stuffed shells, pasta dish, comfort food, family dinner