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Creamy Garlic and Herb Chicken Stuffed Shells

Creamy Garlic and Herb Chicken Stuffed Shells are creamy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 20 jumbo shells
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil.
  • Boil shells according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, parsley, basil, rosemary, tarragon, and egg and stir well to fully combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold in shredded chicken and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Set mixture aside.
  • To make the alfredo sauce:
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and milk and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add Parmesan cheese, stirring well to combine.
  • Let cook over medium heat for another 4-5 minutes.

To assemble:

  • Spread 1 cup of the alfredo sauce over bottom of a 9x13” pan.
  • Stuff each shell with chicken mixture, filling generously, and lining up the shells in the pan.
  • Pour remaining alfredo sauce over shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • Top shells with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve topped with additional chopped herbs like parsley or basil.
  • Serve and enjoy!