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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells

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This chicken broccoli alfredo stuffed shells recipe makes a tasty dinner that features tender pasta filled with a creamy and cheesy filling.
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  1. Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells Ingredients
  2. How to Make This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe
  3. How To Serve
  4. Storage
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These chicken broccoli alfredo stuffed shells are the new Italian-American classic dish you need to try. The decadent recipe features creamy alfredo sauce, savory tender chicken and broccoli, and lots of cheese, all stuffed inside cooked pasta shells.

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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells Ingredients

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You’ll need:

  • 18 to 20 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 to 2 (15-ounce) jars of Alfredo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

PRO TIP:

Steam the broccoli just until fork tender. Chop the broccoli small so that the pieces fit easily into shells.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

CHICKEN: Leftover chicken breast meat or a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store works well for the cooked chicken in this chicken alfredo stuffed shells recipe.

ALFREDO SAUCE: You need about two cups of alfredo sauce in the filling mixture. You can use store-bought alfredo sauce or homemade sauce based on your preference.

MOZZARELLA: You can substitute packaged shredded mozzarella cheese for the freshly shredded mozzarella if you are pressed for time. The freshly shredded mozzarella will be creamier and well worth the extra effort, though.

How to Make This Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells Recipe

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Everything in this dish is already cooked so that the shells can be served immediately once filled with the hot filling. You could also place the filled shells in a baking dish so they can be heated through at a later time. Another option is to sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells and bake.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

STEP TWO: Cook the pasta to al dente in a large pot of boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt added to it. Cook more shells than needed, as some of them may break while cooking.

STEP THREE: In a large saucepan or pot, heat 1 jar of alfredo sauce until it is simmering. Season with pepper.

STEP FOUR: Stir in the parmesan and mozzarella cheese and heat until melted and combined.

STEP FIVE: Stir in the chicken and broccoli and heat over low until warmed through.

chicken and broccoli cooked and stirred in a bowl

STEP SIX: Spoon the chicken mixture into the cooked pasta shells.

PRO TIP:

Use a pastry bag without a tip or a Ziploc bag with the end cut off to fill your stuffed shells easily.

filling spooned into the cooked pasta shells

STEP SEVEN: If desired, add additional warmed alfredo sauce to the bottom of the baking dish or serving dish. Arrange stuffed shells over the alfredo sauce in the dish.

stuffed shells arranged over the Alfredo sauce

STEP EIGHT: Serve immediately, if desired. Alternately, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the shells are heated through.

How To Serve

Serve this rich and creamy dish with a delicious loaf of garlic bread or our cheesy pull-apart bread. Add a simple Caesar side salad, and you’ll have the perfect delicious meal for busy weeknights.

For plenty more pasta dishes to feed your family, our baked tortellini and baked ziti both come out of the oven bubbling and cheesy.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the stuffed shells for up to 3 months. Allow the stuffed shells to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

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When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a cheesy, creamy pasta dish. You’ve got all the ingredients here to create a delicious dinner, from the tender chicken and broccoli smothered in alfredo sauce to the perfectly cooked pasta.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I freeze this chicken alfredo stuffed shells recipe?

These cheesy chicken pasta shells freeze well. Make the recipe according to the above directions right up to before the baking step. Cover well and freeze for up to three months.

Can I add extra veggies to the sauce or filling?

If you want to include even more veggie goodness, you can add more veggies to your sauce or filling.

Can I make these alfredo chicken broccoli stuffed shells ahead of time?

The chicken and broccoli alfredo stuffed shells can be stuffed the day before and kept in the fridge. Heat them in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling. You can also prepare this easy dinner recipe ahead of time and freeze the unbaked shells for easy dinners later.

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This chicken broccoli alfredo stuffed shells recipe makes a tasty dinner that features tender pasta filled with a creamy and cheesy filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 18 to 20 jumbo shell pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 15 to 30 ounces alfredo sauce (one to two 15-ounce jars)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli, chopped
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt added to it. Cook more shells than needed, as some of them may break while cooking.
  • In a large saucepan or pot, heat 1 jar of alfredo sauce until it is simmering. Season with pepper.
  • Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese and heat until melted and combined.
  • Stir in chicken and broccoli and heat over low until warmed through.
  • Spoon filling into the cooked pasta shells.
  • If desired, add additional warmed alfredo sauce to the bottom of a baking dish or serving dish. Arrange stuffed shells over the alfredo sauce in the dish.
  • Serve immediately, if desired. Alternately, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the shells are heated through.

Notes

  • Steam the broccoli just until fork tender. Chop the broccoli small so that the pieces fit easily into shells.
  • Everything in this dish is already cooked so that the shells can be served immediately once filled with the hot filling. You could also place the filled shells in a baking dish so they can be heated through at a later time. Another option is to sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top of the shells and bake.
  • Use a pastry bag without a tip or a Ziploc bag with the end cut off to fill your stuffed shells easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1888mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg
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