Description
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells are a comforting, creamy baked pasta dish filled with tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese—perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
12 jumbo pasta shells, cooked
1½ cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup steamed broccoli, chopped
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken, chopped broccoli, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stuff the cooked pasta shells with the chicken and broccoli mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth. Pour this sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dish is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Swap chicken with turkey or rotisserie chicken for variety.
- Add chopped spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat covered in the oven or microwave individual portions.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg