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

Ingredients

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.