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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells

URL: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-alfredo-stuffed-shells/

Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Shells + Filling

  • 30 large jumbo pasta shells
  • 3 cups finely chopped broccoli, steamed
  • 3-4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in flour and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Add cream cheese and stir until melted, then gradually whisk in milk and simmer.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
  5. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and lay them out to prevent sticking.
  6. In a bowl, combine steamed broccoli, chicken, mozzarella, and 1 cup of the alfredo sauce.
  7. Spread 1/3 of the alfredo sauce in the prepared pan, fill each shell with the mixture, and place them in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbling, then let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
7
Calories
775
Total fat
41g
Total carbohydrates
49g
Total protein
52g
Sodium
1012mg
Cholesterol
198mg

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