These stuffed shells are a twist on original chicken alfredo. Stuffed with creamy, garlic filling and chicken and topped with parmesan cheese these are irresistible.
Homemade Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
PREP TIME: 15 mins
BAKE TIME: 30 mins
WAIT TIME: 5 mins to cool
TOTAL TIME: 50 mins
SERVINGS: 12
AUTHOR: Fry Fam
INGREDIENTS
- 24 dr jumbo pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tsp pepper
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley, divided
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat broiler (rack 5 in. away from element). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shells in boiling water until al dente (12-15 mins). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through (8-9 mins per side), cool and chop into small pieces.
- Warm cream and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming. Whisk in butter until melted. Add 1 cup parmesan, 2 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsp parsley. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until reduced to 1 cup (about 10 mins). Stir in chicken and remove from heat.
- Fill each shell with 1 heaping tbsp chicken mixture. Line casserole dish with shells open end up. Sprinkle shells with remaining parmesan. Boil until bubbly and cheese melts. Garnish with remaining parsley.
Fry Fam’S TIPS
- Is excellent as an appetizer or served as a main entree.
NUTRITION (Per serving)
CALORIES: 400cal, CARBOHYDRATES: 39g, PROTEIN: 24g, FAT: 23g, SATURATED FAT: 10g, SODIUM: 365mg, POTASSIUM: 496mg, FIBER: 1g, SUGAR: 5g, VITAMIN A: 7%, VITAMIN C: 9%, CALCIUM: 120mg, IRON: 1mg
