Description
These hearty jumbo pasta shells are filled with a delicious mixture of shredded chicken, fresh broccoli, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella, all smothered in rich Alfredo sauce. The perfect comfort food dish for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, ricotta cheese, ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully stuff each pasta shell with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Spread a layer of Alfredo sauce evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and pour the remaining Alfredo sauce over the top of the shells.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce-covered shells.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead of time by assembling it and refrigerating it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, you can mix in a little cream cheese or a handful of extra Parmesan into the ricotta filling.
- For added texture, try topping with a few breadcrumbs before the final bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American