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Creamy Roasted Garlic Chicken Shells

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, roasted garlic, and creamy cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound chicken breast (shredded)

Dairy & Oils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting the garlic)
  • 1 head garlic (roasted)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper

Pasta

  • 12 jumbo shells pasta shells

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Roast garlic: Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes. Cool and squeeze out cloves.
  • Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  • Stuff each shell with the chicken mixture and arrange in a baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil last 5 minutes to brown tops. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, chicken, Pasta