Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells offer a delightful combination of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli, all nestled in jumbo pasta shells. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, guaranteed to impress your guests. With a rich marinara sauce and gooey cheese topping, every bite is a warm hug for your taste buds. Prepare ahead of time for an easy meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente (about 9 minutes). Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each shell with the chicken-broccoli mixture and place upright in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over stuffed shells; sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg