Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Submitted by OceanIvy

"Wonderful! You can leave the chicken out if you are a vegetarian 8)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 453.59 g box jumbo pasta shells
• 29.58 ml butter
• 177.44 ml chopped onion
• 2 (566.99 g) bag frozen broccoli, thawed &, well drained
• 354.88 ml cooked chicken, chopped
• 236.59 ml light cream or 236.59 ml half-and-half
• 354.88 ml shredded mozzarella cheese
• 118.29 ml sour cream
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 59.14 ml butter
• 7.39 ml instant chicken broth
• 0.61 ml pepper
• 59.14 ml flour
• 236.59 ml milk
• 118.29 ml grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cook shells as directed--don't overcook because they will cook in oven again.
3. Cool shells in a large bowl of COLD water; set aside for now.
4. Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Combine broccoli, onion, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, egg and chicken; set aside.
6. Melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, instant bouillon and pepper.
7. Stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
8. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened. Remove shells from water, strain and pat dry with paper towels.
9. Spread small amount of sauce on bottom of 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
10. Stuff each shell with broccoli and chicken mixture; put shells in dish.
11. Spoon remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle with Parmesan.
12. Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Reviews

[ygbif]

this was soo goood! There are a few things that I would change. Use 1 10oz bag of broccoli, had way to much left. I would add 1 cup more chicken. I would also stuff my shells before making the sauce as it got cold and clumpy. I would also cover with foil ,not to dry out shells and cook it a little bit longer, until it bubbles. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. My mom does not like broccoli but said it was excellent.

 

[Casey 3]

This is an awesome recipe! I can't believe there is only one review written on it. I've been making it for a couple of years and it's a huge hit every time. The only thing I've changed is that I use jarred Alfredo sauce to cut down on the prep time.

 

[HepKat]

This was delicious! Total comfort food. Took a while to make(maybe because I used fresh broccoli?) but was absolutely worth it. Thanks for a great recipe.