Description
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken and steamed broccoli, nestled inside jumbo pasta shells and smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. This comforting baked dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 12-ounce box jumbo pasta shells
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, steamed and chopped
- Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay out on a large dish to cool.
- Make Alfredo sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, garlic, heavy cream, and milk. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Slowly temper the eggs by adding spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Once tempered, slowly stir the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in Parmesan and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, and 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce. Mix well.
- Spread a spoonful of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the chicken and broccoli mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until warm and bubbly.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken adds flavor and saves time.
- Make ahead: Stuff shells and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- You can substitute frozen broccoli (thawed and drained) if fresh isn’t available.
- For extra golden cheese, broil the top for 2–3 minutes after baking (watch carefully).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 769
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
