Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Perfectly portioned pasta with a decadent sauce, these Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a total crowd pleaser!
Servings: 24
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE
- 2 cups unsweetened, plain almond milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 4 tbsp 1/3 less fat (light) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese use the kind in the refrigerated section rather than the green-bottle stuff.
FOR THE SHELLS
- 24 jumbo shells (about 6 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 12 ounces steam-in-bag broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup part-skim, shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
PREP THE ALFREDO SAUCE
- In a medium sauce pan, whisk together almond milk , cornstarch, garlic, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Turn heat to high and bring to a slow boil, whisking frequently so cornstarch doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Turn heat to low and continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in cream cheese, one tablespoon at a time, until melted.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese in slowly, whisking as you go. If you try to add all the cheese in at one time, it might clump together. Once all cheese is added, finish with cracked pepper.
- Take sauce off heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
PREP AND COOK THE SHELLS
- Preheat oven to 375F. Spritz a 13x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup of the alfredo sauce in a thin, even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Boil the shells according to the package directions, undercooking by about 2 minutes. Drain and run cold water over the shells to stop them from cooking. Set side.
- Cook broccoli according to package directions. Let cool, then place in a large bowl and mash slightly to get smaller chunks.
- Mix chicken, mozzarella, and 2/3 cup of alfredo sauce into the broccoli. Spoon mixture into cooked shells, about 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Place stuffed shells evenly in the baking dish. Drizzle remaining alfredo sauce over the top of the shells.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.
Notes
Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically). Calculated per stuffed shell with sauce.
WW Green, Blue, and Purple SmartPoints: 2 per stuffed shell with sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g