Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells
It doesn't get much better than the combination of chicken, cheese, broccoli, and more cheese in these Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells!
Servings: 8
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
Stuffed Shells
- 12 ounces (340 g) jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli, blanched
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups whole milk, room temperature, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⅓ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Filling
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, broccoli, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together ½ cup of milk and the flour.
- Pour in the remaining milk and salt, bringing it to a boil over medium heat. Stir frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to thicken.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and pepper until the cheese melts.
Assembly
- Stuff each jumbo shell with the chicken and broccoli mixture and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the stuffed shells and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal