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Large pasta shells filled with broccoli, chicken, and melted cheese

Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells – Comfort Food at Its Finest


  • Author: chef david
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, these stuffed pasta shells are filled with tender chicken, broccoli, and cheddar cheese—all baked in a rich, savory sauce.


Ingredients

– 12 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente

– 1½ cups cooked chicken, diced

– 1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped

– 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

– 1 can cream of chicken soup

– ½ cup milk

– Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste


Instructions

 

– Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.

– Mix chicken, broccoli, and 1 cup cheddar cheese in a bowl. Season to taste.

– Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the mixture and arrange in the baking dish.

– In another bowl, whisk cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth. Pour over the shells.

– Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

– Let cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Add Italian seasoning or paprika for extra flavor. Substitute cream of mushroom soup for a variation.

 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells
  • Calories: ~450 per serving
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75mg
  • Fiber: 30g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30g

Keywords: stuffed shells, chicken broccoli pasta, cheesy pasta bake, easy family dinner