Recipe÷ Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells with Cheese Sauce!

Here’s a recipe : stuffed pasta shells with chicken, broccoli, and creamy cheese sauce:

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1½ cups steamed broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese (optional for added creaminess)
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta Shells:
   • Boil shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare Filling:
   • In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, broccoli, ricotta (if using), mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Make Cheese Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
   • Slowly whisk in the milk, cooking until thickened.
   • Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the Dish:
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
   • Fill each shell with the chicken and broccoli mixture, placing them in the dish.
   • Pour remaining cheese sauce evenly over the shells.
5. Bake:
   • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
   • Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
6. Serve:
   • Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!