Garlic Butter Chicken Stuffed Shells (Print Version)
Jumbo pasta shells filled with garlic butter chicken and creamy alfredo sauce, topped with melted cheese for the ultimate comfort dish.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
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24 jumbo pasta shells
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2 cups alfredo sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons butter
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions, ensuring they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
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Add shredded chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through and coated in garlic butter. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken with 1 cup of alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
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Fill each pasta shell generously with the chicken and alfredo mixture, place in a greased baking dish.
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Pour remaining alfredo sauce over the stuffed shells to cover them fully.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the shells.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
# Notes:
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This dish combines tender chicken with creamy alfredo sauce and aromatic garlic butter stuffed into jumbo pasta shells, topped with melted cheeses.