Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells 🧄🧀🥦

Cheesy stuffed pasta shells filled with chicken and broccoli, baked in a rich Alfredo sauce—perfect for cozy dinners!

Ingredients

For the stuffed shells

• 20 jumbo pasta shells (cooked and drained)
• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli (chopped)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the Alfredo sauce

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Make the Alfredo Sauce

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in heavy cream and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Stuffed Shells

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each shell with the mixture.
4. Pour half of the Alfredo sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Arrange stuffed shells over the sauce. Pour remaining sauce on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour
• Servings: 6

✨ A comforting, creamy pasta bake that brings together all your favorite flavors in one dish!