This Keto Stuffed Shells with Chicken and Garlic Butter has a rich texture and aromatic flavor. We prepare these shells with eggs, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, butter, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Each serving of these keto-filled shells contains about 520 calories and 5 g of net carbs. These shells take almost 45 minutes to cook completely. This Keto Stuffed Shells with Chicken and Garlic Butter is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, special occasions, cozy weekends, holiday gatherings, and festive dinner tables. You may put it together beforehand and freeze it for no less than two months or refrigerate it for a day. You can serve this dish with Garlic Herb Zucchini Noodles, Creamy Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan, Avocado Cucumber Salad, or Keto Creamed Spinach.
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STATS:
- Cuisine: Italian
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Main Dish
- Cook Duration: 25 minutes
- Portion size: 3 stuffed shells
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowls
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Saucepan
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
KETO SHELLS:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
CHICKEN FILLING:
- 2 cups of chicken
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- Pepper
- 2 pieces of garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt
GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 pieces of garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley
TOPPINGS:
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
EGGS:
- Use the eggs to create a stretchy and soft crepe-like texture for these shells. Instead, you may use the flaxseed meal, egg whites, or keto egg wraps.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese makes the texture of these shells mildly silkier and more flexible. As a replacement, we use the provolone, Monterey Jack, or cheddar.
CREAM CHEESE:
- You can utilize the cream cheese, as it will aid in combining the chicken filling. We might switch it out with coconut cream cheese, ricotta, or mascarpone cheese.
GARLIC:
- We have to utilize the garlic, which will provide an aromatic flavor and strong taste to these shells. As another option, you can use roasted garlic, shallots, or garlic powder.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the empty oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Stir the mozzarella cheese and eggs till they are smoother to prepare the shells.
- Put the small circles in a skillet and cook till they are set, and then put them aside.
- Whisk the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, pepper, shredded chicken, salt, ricotta, and garlic in a dish.
- Put the filling in all the cheese egg shells and carefully roll them.
- Place the stuffed shells in a dish.
- We warm the butter in a skillet and slowly cook the garlic till they are aromtic to make a sauce.
- Include the parmesan cheese and heavy cream, and whisk them till they are thicker and smoother.
- Spread the garlic butter sauce on all the stuffed shells.
- Garnish with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake till these shells are golden and bubbly, for about twenty minutes.
- Serve these stuffed shells warm with parsley.
TIPS:
- Use the chili flakes to make these shells spicier.
- Avoid cooking the egg shells for an extra time, so they will remain stretchy.
- Cool these shells for about five minutes and then serve for perfect structure.
- We utilize rotisserie chicken for immediate cooking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GARLIC HERB KETO:
- Garlic Butter Roasted Zucchini Spears
- Herb-Infused Cauliflower Rice
- Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
CRISP AND FRESH SIDES:
- Avocado Cucumber Lemon Salad
- Creamy Keto Coleslaw
- Mediterranean Olive & Feta Salad
SIDES:
- Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
- Creamed Spinach with Garlic
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
ADD-ONS:
- Grilled Lemon Butter Chicken Skewers
- Crispy Air-Fried Salmon Bites
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Sauté
ITALIAN SIDES:
- Keto Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
- Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
- Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep these shells in a tight box and stock them for nearly 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store these shells for a maximum of two months.
FAQs:
Do these shells contain any gluten?
- No, these shells have no gluten.
May we utilize the zucchini as an alternative to egg shells?
- Yes, you can use the thin zucchini slices, as they work nicely.
Could we make these shells without dairy?
- Indeed, you can use coconut cream and vegan cheese substitutes.
Will we prepare these shells earlier?
- Sure, you can assemble these shells earlier, as they freeze nicely for only 2 months.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 520 kcal
Sodium: 780 mg
Net carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 40 g
Proteins: 35 g
Portion Size: 3 stuffed shells
Total carbs: 6 g