Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells

Ingredients ๐Ÿ“œ

– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€
– 2 cups marinara sauce ๐Ÿ
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ๐Ÿง€
– 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded ๐Ÿ—
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
– 1 cup ricotta cheese ๐Ÿฅ›
– 12 jumbo pasta shells ๐Ÿฅ™
– 1 teaspoon onion powder ๐Ÿง…
– 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed and chopped ๐Ÿฅฆ
– Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚

Directions:

1. To kick things off, preheat your oven to a cozy 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) so it’s just right for baking! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
2. Cook those jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until they’re beautifully al dente. Once done, drain them and set aside for now. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your shredded chicken, chopped broccoli, ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix it all up until well-blended! ๐Ÿฅ„
4. Carefully stuff each shell with your delicious chicken and broccoli mixture, making sure to fill them generously. ๐Ÿงค
5. Take a baking dish and spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom to keep everything nice and moist. ๐Ÿ…
6. Arrange your stuffed shells in the dish and then pour the rest of the marinara sauce over the top, ensuring every shell is covered. ๐ŸŒŠ
7. Top it all off with the remaining mozzarella cheese, creating a cheesy blanket over the shells! ๐Ÿฅณ
8. Cover the dish with some foil and pop it in the oven to bake for 25 minutes. This will let all those flavors meld beautifully. โณ
9. After 25 minutes, remove the foil to reveal a cheesy wonderland, and bake for an extra 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
10. Allow the dish to cool for a bit before serving โ€“ your taste buds are in for a treat! ๐Ÿ’–

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