Creamy Shells And Chicken Recipes

CREAMED CHICKEN IN PATTY SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large kettle, bring the chicken, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; cool. Remove meat from bones; cut into cubes and set aside. Discard skin and bones. Drain broth and skim fat; set aside 1 cup broth (refrigerate remaining broth for another use)., Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and broccoli in butter until tender; sprinkle with flour. Gradually stir in milk and reserved broth until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the pimientos, paprika, reserved chicken and remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Spoon into pastry shells.

CREAMY SHELLS AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion and peppers in remaining oil and butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the water, milk and shells. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare the stuffing according to package directions.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta shells in the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a saucepan, mix the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through.
• In a bowl, mix the chicken and prepared stuffing. Fill the cooked pasta shells with the chicken mixture, and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soup mixture over the stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

ONE-POT CREAMY SHELLS AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; cover and keep warm.
• Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt to oil and drippings in pan; cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and starting to brown.
• Stir in broth and pasta sauce; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked to desired tenderness and sauce is thickened.
• Stir in sausage and whipping cream; return to simmering. Remove from heat. Top with cheese and basil.

CHEESY CHICKEN 'N' SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add soup, cheese and seasonings. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; place in a bowl. Stir in soup mixture and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden brown.

CREAMED CHICKEN IN PUFF PASTRY SHELLS

Steps:

• Braise chicken in chicken broth until cooked (about 20-30 minutes). Cut into cubes.
• Strain broth and set aside.
• Bake pastry shells according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and broccoli in butter until tender; sprinkle with flour.
• Gradually stir in milk and about 1 cup of the reserved broth until blended.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add the pimientos, paprika, chicken, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir until heated through.
• Spoon into pastry shells.

CREAMED CHICKEN IN PASTRY SHELLS

Steps:

• Bake pastry shells according to package directions; set aside. In a skillet, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in 1 tablespoon butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in soup until blended. Add the chicken, mushrooms, pimientos and sauteed vegetables; mix well., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into pastry shells.

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix chopped chicken, egg, ricotta, parsley, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan in bowl and set aside.
• Make white sauce: Melt butter in saucepan and add flour.
• Cook a little, but don't let butter brown.
• Add milk and salt, pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Spread half of the marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
• Fill cooled shells with chicken mixture.
• Pour white sauce over shells and drizzle rest of marinara over top.
• Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over all.
• Cover and bake about 40 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 15 minutes.

CREAM OF CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook shells according to package directions.
• Prepare stuffing mix according to directions.
• Combine stuffing, chicken, mayo, seasoned salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash in large bowl.
• Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, and cheese in seperate bowl.
• Stuff shells with the stuffing filling and place in a greased 9x13 pan.
• Pour soup mixture over shells.
• Bake covered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.