Description
Delicious and hearty chicken and broccoli stuffed shells, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pasta shell with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish, arrange the stuffed shells on top, and pour the remaining sauce over them.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions and bell peppers to the filling.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg