Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells are pasta shells filled with chicken, broccoli, cheese, and alfredo sauce! A kid favorite and so easy!

Originally published August 25, 2020. Updated February 25, 2025.

I call it a win any time I can get my kids to all agree on one veggie filled dish. Even if the dishes have to be covered in alfredo and stuffed into huge pasta shells!

We love these Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells in my house.

My kids love them because they're delicious and I love them because they're as easy as stirring together a few ingredients and spooning them into the pasta. Then you just bake until the filling is bubbly!

If you're looking for another veggie filled kid-friendly dinner idea, try One Pot Chicken Alfredo!

Ingredients for Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells

• Jumbo pasta shells - the really big ones!
• Jarred alfredo sauce - use your favorite store-bought alfredo sauce or homemade recipe.
• Cooked chicken - I almost always buy a rotisserie chicken for this recipe but you can cook your own. You can use white or dark meat, whatever you prefer.
• Frozen broccoli - make sure to thaw it before beginning. I like to let it sit in the fridge overnight.
• Cheddar cheese - cheddar isn't traditional in an alfredo dish but the sharpness works nicely in these.
• Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta. Cook shells according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
• Prep. Set aside ½ cup of alfredo sauce.
• Make filling. Stir together remaining alfredo sauce, chicken, broccoli, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
• Fill shells. Divide filling among the cooked pasta shells and place in prepared baking dish.
• Top. Drizzle remaining alfredo sauce on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake. Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes, until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted.

How Long Are They Good For?

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells are good for up to 3 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

I recommend reheating in the microwave.

Can You Make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells Ahead?

Yes! If you need to make these Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells the night before, prepare them up until the part where you bake them. Cover them tightly with foil (or a lid to whatever pan you're using) and store them in the fridge until you're ready to bake.

They may need a few extra minutes since they'll be cold so just check for the filling to be bubbly and the cheese to be melted.

Can You Freeze Stuffed Shells?

You can freeze stuffed shells for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight, freezer-safe container, and place in freezer.

When you are ready to serve them, let them defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

More Pasta Recipes

• One Pot Creamy Shells and Sausage
• Chili Mac Casserole
• Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
• One Pot Cheeseburger Mac
• Spicy Shrimp Pasta

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