Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
905 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells
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Chicken Broccoli Garlic Alfredo Shells are stuffed with tender chicken, cheese, broccoli, and homemade alfredo sauce. These shells are creamy, cheesy and out of this world delicious!
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Ingredients
Homemade Alfredo
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shell Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 12 ounces jumbo shells
- 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli florets steamed and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Homemade Alfredo
- In a medium saucepan add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Pour 1 cup of the homemade alfredo into the bottom of the 9x13-inch pan.
Shell Ingredients
- Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl add the shredded chicken, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, broccoli, and 1 ½ cups homemade alfredo sauce. Stir the filling to combine well.
- Stuff each shell with the filling and lay the filled shells open side up in the sauce-lined baking dish.
- Pour the remaining alfredo sauce on top of the stuffed shells and top with the remaining ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
905kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
802mg
(33%)
Potassium
415mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2142IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
480mg
(48%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 905 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 905kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2142IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 480mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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