Chicken Broccoli Shells

Health score
6%
Chicken Broccoli Shells
45 min.
7
277kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile meal that can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Broccoli Shells recipe! Preparing this dish is quick and easy, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, and it's sure to impress with its delectable mix of flavors and textures. Each serving contains only 277 calories, making it a perfect option for those watching their waistline.

This recipe stars 21 jumbo pasta shells, cooked to al dente perfection and then filled with a scrumptious mixture of 16 ounces of rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, 2 cups of thawed and seasoned frozen chopped broccoli, 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, and a blend of melted Parmesan and cheddar cheeses. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that's bursting with taste and color.

To create this delightful dish, you'll need just a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment, such as a bowl, an oven, and a baking pan. The preparation process is straightforward, involving just a few steps that culminate in a comforting and delectable meal the whole family will love. So why wait? Give this Chicken Broccoli Shells recipe a try and savor the deliciousness today!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces alfredo sauce 
  • cups broccoli frozen thawed chopped
  • cups roasted chicken diced cooked
  • 21 jumbo shell pasta cooked drained
  • 0.3 cup parmesan shredded
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, broccoli, chicken and cheeses. Spoon into pasta shells.
  2. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  3. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein26.54%
Fat65.74%
Carbs7.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.21
Glycemic Load
0.89
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.304347857185%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
1.97mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.82kcal
13.84%
Fat:19.83g
30.51%
Saturated Fat:9.77g
61.05%
Carbohydrates:5.24g
1.75%
Net Carbohydrates:4.54g
1.65%
Sugar:1.56g
1.74%
Cholesterol:91.14mg
30.38%
Sodium:637mg
27.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.01g
36.02%
Vitamin C:22.43mg
27.18%
Vitamin K:26.1µg
24.85%
Selenium:16.65µg
23.78%
Phosphorus:194.11mg
19.41%
Calcium:173.64mg
17.36%
Vitamin B3:3.34mg
16.72%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.19%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.12%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.46%
Vitamin A:363.25IU
7.27%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.19%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.51%
Folate:21.7µg
5.43%
Potassium:188.13mg
5.38%
Magnesium:20.17mg
5.04%
Iron:0.76mg
4.23%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.58%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.29%
Fiber:0.71g
2.83%
Copper:0.04mg
2.23%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.18%