Description

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells is an easy family meal that is perfect for those busy weeknights. These jumbo shells are filled with shredded chicken, broccoli, and a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

about 20 jumbo shells pasta
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 jar (16oz) Alfredo sauce
2 cups steamed broccoli
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
cooking spray
2 cups spaghetti sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to directions on package, minus one minute. Rinse with cool water & drain.
Coat Dish: Lightly coat baking dish with olive oil.
Base Sauce: Spread spaghetti sauce evenly in baking dish.
Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, broccoli, chicken and cheese.
Stuff Shells: Spoon mixture into cooked pasta shells and arrange into baking dish, filling side up.
Bake: Bake 20-25 minutes or until filling is hot.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for easier filling. You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or add grated Parmesan on top. For a freezer meal: freeze the assembled dish unbaked; to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, let stand at room temperature for 20-25 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3-4 shells
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Alfredo, Broccoli, Chicken, Pasta, Stuffed Shells