Description
Jumbo pasta shells filled with shredded chicken and broccoli, smothered in a rich and creamy homemade Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounce box Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, steamed and chopped
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and lay out on a large dish to cool.
- Step 2: Simmer butter, garlic, heavy cream, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Step 3: Temper beaten egg yolks by stirring in a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture, then stir the eggs into the saucepan and remove from heat.
- Step 4: Stir in Parmesan cheese and mozzarella, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 5: In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, and 1/2 cup of the prepared alfredo sauce.
- Step 6: Spread a spoonful of alfredo sauce in a 9×13 inch pan, fill shells with the chicken and broccoli mixture, and place in the pan.
- Step 7: Pour remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Step 8: Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until warm and bubbly.
Notes
To make ahead, assemble the dish and refrigerate for up to 1 day before baking. For freezing, cook noodles 2-3 minutes less than al dente, assemble without baking, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, bake covered with foil for 45 minutes, then uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 769 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 409 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 228 mg
Keywords: chicken alfredo, stuffed shells, pasta, broccoli, dinner