Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo-Stuffed Shells

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo-Stuffed Shells
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: cooking spray; 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente; 2 cups shredded rotisserie-roasted chicken; 2 cups cooked broccoli florets; 15 ounces prepared alfredo sauce, divided; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo-Stuffed Shells

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Using rotisserie chicken and a store-bought alfredo sauce means that this comforting pasta dish bakes in 30 minutes—perfect for a warming weeknight dinner. Shredded chicken and steamed broccoli florets provide a lighter twist on the classic stuffed shells, and the creamy sauce is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. You could also use the cheesy filling with manicotti. Alternatively, toss the chicken and broccoli mixture with cooked penne or farfalle, then sprinkle with cheese and broil for two to three minutes to melt mozzarella. Top with a little fresh basil if you like.

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Mealthy Tip

For a healthier alternative to alfredo, use a prepared tomato sauce that's low in sugar. You could also use a mixture of half alfredo and half store-bought or homemade pesto for a super-flavorful yet creamy sauce. For an extra boost of iron, stir in two cups chopped fresh spinach to the chicken-broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 1242 calories; 50g fat; 138.7g carbohydrates; 57g protein; 165mg cholesterol; 955mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1242		Calories from Fat 452
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50g		77%
	Saturated Fat 26g	128%
	Trans Fat 1.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.0g
Cholesterol 165mg		55%
Sodium 955mg		40%
Total Carbohydrate 138.7g		46%
	Dietary Fiber 9g	38%
	Sugars 4.3g
Protein 57g

Vitamin A 46%		Vitamin C 61%
Calcium 32%		Iron 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Italian American Fusion Five Ingredients Or Less Quick And Easy Lunch Dinner Kid-friendly Weeknight Cheat Day Chicken Cooked Chicken Broccoli Pasta Jumbo Pasta Shells Noodles

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Tiana D. says:

YUM! This was a really easy and delicious recipe. I didn't think anything this good could be 5 ingredients or less! This only has a ten minute prep time so it was a perfect dinner to make for the family after work, highly recommended!

Laura Griffin says:

Loved these shells, they are really quick and simple. I can never eat just a couple, whenever I make them I keep going back for more. Make sure you cook the shells al dente so they hold up nicely as you stuff them. This recipe is so easy, even a beginner or teen could make this.

Greg Jones says:

This is perfect for busy weeknights. I grabbed a rotisserie from the store, and was able to make this in under an hour. The kids also love to eat this as finger foods. I'm just happy they're not complaining about eating broccoli. That's what I call a win!

Chaz Norwood says:

Not a fan of Alfredo sauce so I used a tomato sauce instead and it was really good. I also used some leftover shredded chicken I had in my fridge. Such a great way to eliminate food waste.

Shannon Bowie Persha says:

This was really good!!! We purchased the Costco rotisserie, so we will also have leftover chicken for others meals and salads throughout the week. Highly recommend this recipe. Took a little bit longer to prep, but great for a Sunday.