Creamy Chicken And Broccoli Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken And Broccoli Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dash olive oil; 1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized florets; 1 onion, diced small; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, diced small; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper; 1/3 cup white wine; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 pinch nutmeg; 25 jumbo pasta shells; 8 ounces smoked white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 dash olive oil
1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized florets
1 onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, diced small
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
1/3 cup white wine
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch nutmeg
25 jumbo pasta shells
8 ounces smoked white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

1
Get out a large skillet with deep sides and heat the olive oil in it over medium high heat. Cook the broccoli, onion, garlic and sage in it for 3-4 minutes to let them start to soften. Then add in the diced chicken and let it cook through completely for another 3-4 minutes. While it cooks, season the mixture generously with salt and pepper. When the chicken is cooked, add in the white wine and let everything simmer in the wine for another 4-5 minutes. The wine should almost cook off completely with just a little left in the bottom. Remove everything from the pan and transfer it to a plate. Set it aside and start on the sauce.
2
Add the butter and flour to the pan and whisk them together until you have a thick, golden paste. Slowly add in the milk while you keep whisking until you have a smooth sauce. Then whisk in the mustard, nutmeg and an extra pinch of salt. Let the sauce gently bubble and thicken for 10 minutes, whisking it occasionally. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta shells in it until tender, about 7-8 minute. Drain them and lay them out on a clean surface to let them cool enough to handle.
3
When the sauce is done, take half of the grated cheese and whisk it in until smooth. Take the pan off of the heat. Get out a large 9 x 13 pan and pre-heat the oven to 350. Spread half of the cheesy sauce into the bottom of the baking pan. Then pour the chicken and broccoli mixture into the skillet of remaining sauce and stir it all together well to make the filling. Generously fill all of the shells with the filling and lay them out in a single layer in the baking dish. Then take the remaining half of grated cheese and sprinkle it evenly on top of each shell. Bake the shells just to melt everything and make it bubbly for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

3390

kcal

Calories

Fat

508

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dash olive oil, 1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized florets, 1 onion, diced small, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken And Broccoli Stuffed Shells falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Chicken And Broccoli Stuffed Shells

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