Chicken Garlic Alfredo Shells (Print Version)

Tender pasta shells loaded with savory chicken and creamy garlic Alfredo sauce, baked until golden and bubbling.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 20 jumbo pasta shells

→ Filling

02 - 2 cups (about 300 g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
03 - 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
04 - 1 cup (110 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1/2 cup (45 g) grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garlic Alfredo Sauce

10 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
13 - 1 cup (90 g) grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

17 - 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons (12 g) grated Parmesan cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 - Boil jumbo pasta shells in salted water until just al dente, following package guidance. Drain well and set aside.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the filling is uniform.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes until just thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Spread 120 ml of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Stuff each cooked shell with about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and arrange them in the prepared dish, open side up.
07 - Pour remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells. Scatter mozzarella and Parmesan topping over the dish.
08 - Cover loosely with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
09 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time.
02 - Incorporate fresh spinach into the filling for extra nutrients.
03 - Pair with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a balanced meal.
04 - To lighten the dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.

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