Chicken broccoli Alfredo stuffed shells are a delicious and comforting pasta dish that combines tender pasta shells filled with a creamy Alfredo sauce, chicken, broccoli, and cheese. Here’s how you can make them:
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a delightful and savory dish that merges the comforting flavors of creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and nutritious broccoli with the heartiness of pasta.
This dish is both satisfying and visually appealing, making it a perfect choice for family dinners, potlucks, or special occasions.
### Components of the Dish
**1. Jumbo Pasta Shells:**
The star of this dish is the large pasta shells, which have a unique shape designed for stuffing. They provide a sturdy vessel for the rich filling,
allowing each bite to encompass the creamy Alfredo and well-seasoned chicken and vegetables. The shells are typically boiled until al dente, ensuring they hold up well during baking.
The creation is then baked, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to bubble and become golden
Ingredients:
- 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (or mozzarella) cheese
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
- 1½ – 2 cups spaghetti sauce (optional, but I love the combination of Alfredo with tomato sauce!)
- Salt/Pepper to season (if needed)
Instructions:
1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2: In a large bowl, mix Alfredo, chicken, broccoli, and cheeses.
3: Spoon mixture into pasta shells.
4: Grease 13 x 9 baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
5: Evenly spread spaghetti sauce on bottom of baking dish.
6: Arrange shells in baking pan.
7: Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until heated thru.