Best Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells Recipes

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Shells Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by mjohnmeyer

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz medium shells
1 bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed (14 oz)
2 cups cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 jar Alfredo Sauce (16 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350. Cook shells according to directions on package; drain. Return shells to the pan and add Alfredo sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir & set aside. 2. Heat chicken in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Add the thawed broccoli and chicken to the shells...stir well. 3. Empty contents into a greased 13x9 baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly & heated in the center. navywifecook.com

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Provided by Food.com

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups steamed broccoli, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, plus 2 tablespoons chopped for garnish
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus 1 cup for topping
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
olive oil or cooking spray, to coat baking dish
28 cooked and cooled jumbo pasta shells

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush or spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray; set aside.
To make Alfredo sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce and fold to coat chicken and broccoli.
Spoon 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce into prepared baking dish and spread to coat. Fill shells with a large spoonful of the chicken and broccoli mixture and arrange in dish. Ladle remaining Alfredo sauce over shells, then top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce is bubbling. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.5