Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells


A pasta fave turned inside out

Steps


Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Brush or spray a 1 1 / 2 quart baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Set aside.
To make alfredo sauce , melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant , 1-2 minutes.
Add heavy cream , bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced and thickened , about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup parmesan cheese.
Set aside.
In a large bowl , combine shredded chicken , chopped broccoli , 2 tablespoons chopped parsley , 1 / 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , salt and pepper.
Add 1 1 / 2 cups alfredo sauce and fold to coat chicken and broccoli.
Spoon 1 / 4 cup alfredo sauce into prepared baking dish and spread to coat.
Fill shells with a large spoonful of the chicken and broccoli mixture and arrange in dish.
Ladle remaining alfredo sauce over shells , then top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 / 2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until sauce is bubbling.
Garnish with 2 tablespoon.

Ingredients


unsalted butter, garlic cloves, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, chicken, broccoli, italian parsley, mozzarella cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells