Description

Looking for a delicious twist on baked pasta? These Chicken Scampi Stuffed Shells combine the best of creamy comfort and garlicky elegance in one irresistible dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, dinner parties, or meal prepping, this easy recipe is rich with flavor from tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and a buttery garlic cream sauce. Whether you’re browsing for easy dinner ideas, a quick baked meal, or indulgent comfort food, this stuffed shell recipe hits the spot. The aroma alone will bring everyone to the table—warm, savory, and totally satisfying.

Ingredients

20–24 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook jumbo shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add broth, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
Fill each shell with the chicken mixture and place in a greased baking dish.
Pour the garlic cream scampi sauce over the stuffed shells.
Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes