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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

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

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Try Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells. Shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan make Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells even cheesier.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, beaten
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 jar (15 oz.) CLASSICO Four Cheese Alfredo Pasta Sauce, divided
21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix egg, ricotta, mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan in large bowl until blended. Add chicken and broccoli, mix well.
  • Pour 1/2 cup pasta sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Fill pasta shells with chicken mixture; place, filled sides up, in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining pasta sauce over shells; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan; bake, uncovered, 2 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 32 g

CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STUFFED SHELLS



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 (10 ounce) bags frozen broccoli, thawed &, well drained
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons instant chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cook shells as directed--don't overcook because they will cook in oven again.
  • Cool shells in a large bowl of COLD water; set aside for now.
  • Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine broccoli, onion, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, egg and chicken; set aside.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, instant bouillon and pepper.
  • Stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened. Remove shells from water, strain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Spread small amount of sauce on bottom of 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
  • Stuff each shell with broccoli and chicken mixture; put shells in dish.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI SHELLS



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This cheesy entree is a make-ahead dream. Just assemble it ahead of time and put it in the oven when company arrives. I round out the meal with a tossed salad and warm bread. -Karen Jagger, Columbia City, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo sauce
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, broccoli, chicken and cheeses. Spoon into pasta shells. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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You can prep all items in advance, right up to the point of baking. Keep covered in refrigerator until you are ready to bake.

Provided by Katelan Shartzer

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz alfredo sauce
2 c cooked chicken, shredded
2 c cooked broccoli
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c shredded parmesan
21 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 c spaghetti sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix alfredo, chicken, broccoli, and cheeses. Spoon mixture into pasta shells.
  • 3. Grease 13 x 9 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Evenly spread spaghetti sauce on bottom of baking dish. Arrange shells in baking pan. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until heated thru.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI ALFREDO STUFFED SHELLS



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Categories     Chicken     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 8

•1 jar (16 oz) alfredo sauce
•2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
•2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped
â��¢1 cup shredded cheddar (or mozzaerlla) 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

Steps:

  • 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. Notes Remember that the noodles need to be cooked prior to stuffing. I usually like cooking them 1-2 minutes under what the package says, that way they will fully cook when baking in the oven

CHICKEN-BROCCOLI SHELLS AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by HeidiHo5

Number Of Ingredients 11

8-ounces medium shells pasta, uncooked
3 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup skim milk
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. Add broccoli florets to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside. In the meantime, prepare the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, chicken broth, and flour. Add salt, pepper, and chili powder; whisk until well combined. Stir the milk mixture into the pan with the chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add pasta mixture and cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir and Serve

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STUFFED SHELLS



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta     Bake     Sauté     Broccoli

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box jumbo shells
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, cut into squares
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (12 oz) bag frozen broccoli
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 dish. Set aside. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt the water generously and add the shells, cook according to package, drain, and set aside to cool. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, once hot, add the chicken, season to taste and allow to sear by not moving the chicken for a few minutes. Once seared, toss the chicken. Add the onion and the garlic. Saute until tender. Add in the broccoli and season to taste. Saute this mixture for a couple minutes. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and toss until everything is coated. Slowly add in the milk. Let the mixture come to a slow boil and reduce the heat to low, season to taste. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir it in, simmer on low for minutes. Spoon some of the sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Take each warm shell and fill with chicken/broccoli mixture and place in dish. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO SHELLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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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

CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI SHELLS



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How to make Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Shells

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces medium shells pasta , uncooked
1 pound of chicken, cubed (no skin) COOKED
2 cups broccoli fresh or frozen
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup broth, beef or chicken
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or chili powder
1 teaspoon of salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, boil the broccoli until softened and set aside
  • Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and add pasta , then drain
  • Add pasta back into the hot/empty pot and add 1 tb of butter, stir until fully melted and pour into a large bowl and set aside while we make the sauce.
  • In the same pot, add in the 2 tb of butter and melt
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook while stirring constantly, then add in the heavy cream, milk and all other seasonings, continuing to stir the whole time while bringing to a low boil
  • Add in the cooked shells, broccoli, and chicken and mix until fully incorporated
  • ENJOY!

CHICKEN BROCCOLI GARLIC ALFREDO SHELLS



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How to make Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

Homemade Alfredo:
1/4 cup butter
1 pint heavy whipping cream (2 cups)
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Shell Ingredients:
1 (12 oz.) box Jumbo Shells
2 cups cooked shredded chicken, rotisserie works great
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 12 ounce bag broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
fresh grated parmesan for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
  • Pour 1 cup of the homemade alfredo into the bottom of your 9x13 inch pan.
  • Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a medium sized bowl add the shredded chicken, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, broccoli, and 1½ cups homemade alfredo. Stir and stuff each shell with mixture. Place in prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  • Pour remaining alfredo on top of the shells and top with ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
  • Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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