Best 8 Cheesy Chicken And Shells Recipes

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Craving a comforting and delectable meal that combines tender chicken, cheesy goodness, and the perfect pasta? Look no further! This recipe article presents a delightful Cheesy Chicken and Shells dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Featuring a creamy sauce made from a blend of cheeses, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta shells, this dish is an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. With step-by-step instructions and insightful tips, this recipe guide ensures that you can effortlessly create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Cheesy Chicken and Shells recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS RECIPE



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Chicken Stuffed Shells is a complete meal that is easy, creamy and prepared in record time! Perfect for busy weeknights, you can make this delicious and hearty meal for your family without spending hours over the stove.

Provided by Holly

Categories     dinner     Main Course     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound jumbo pasta shells
2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded )
1 cup ricotta cheese ((or cottage cheese))
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
12 ounces evaporated milk
4 ounces herb & garlic cream cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Boil and drain pasta shells until al dente. Rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, parsley, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Pour cream of chicken soup into a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir in evaporated milk and whisk until mixed.
  • Add cream cheese to soup mixture stirring over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Fill pasta shells with chicken mixture and place in a 9x13 pan. Top with sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until hot & bubbly (about 25 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 909 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS



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When everyone is asking, "what's for dinner?" whip up these Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells. Delicious chicken filling stuffed into pasta shells and then covered in a creamy, cheesy sauce--all the flavor is here!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound jumbo pasta shells
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
12 ounces evaporated milk
4 ounces garlic and herb cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Boil the pasta shells according to the package directions, just until al dente. Drain the water then rinse the shells in cold water to cool them down and prevent sticking.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stuff this filling into the cooked pasta shells and place them in a single layer in a glass 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large sauce pot, heat the cream of chicken soup and the evaporated milk over medium heat until hot. Add the garlic and herb cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese; stir well.
  • Pour the creamy sauce over the stuffed shells in the baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 40 minutes until hot and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN SKILLET



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Sneak some veggies into this no-fuss VELVEETA Cheesy Chicken Skillet that can be prepped in 10 minutes flat. Even your pickiest eaters will approve!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 cup broccoli florets
1 carrot, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Shells, milk and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. Stir in broccoli and carrots; cook, covered, 5 min. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in VELVEETA Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

CHEESY GARLIC CHICKEN & SHELLS



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Pressed for time? Try quick-cooking chicken breasts served with chopped tomato and a VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cups water
1 pkg. (24 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepot on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 1 to 2 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from pan; set aside. Add water to pan. Bring to boil. Stir in Shell Macaroni; top with chicken. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 12 min. or until shells are tender.
  • Stir in tomato and Cheese Sauce. Cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 35 g

CHEESY CHICKEN 'N' SHELLS



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When our friend served us this entree, I asked her for the recipe right away. It was so good, I thought I would share it with others. I cut the recipe down for a meal or two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled. -Jodee Harding, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND SHELLS



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This is a very satisfying recipe. Easy to make. The recipe is for 2-4 servings but is easily doubled or tripled. I have taken this to many family outings and it was always a big hit.

Provided by kclay61

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup processed cheese, diced (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • 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 for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the soup, cheese and seasonings. Cook and stir for 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 the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1962.3, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 43.4

CHEESY CHICKEN STUFFED SHELLS



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I came up with this trying to duplicate a frozen dinner from my childhood. This is my childrens' most requested dinner. I am sometimes inconsistent though and will add a can of either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup to the white sauce.

Provided by pines506

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk or 3 cups cream
salt
pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup prepared marinara sauce

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.5, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 1025.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 43.7

CHEESY STUFFED SHELLS



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This is a delicious baked pasta dish with large shells filled with meat, spinach and cheese that children always seem to love. It is kind of a 'spaghetti that behaves itself!'

Provided by Kimber

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
½ pound Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stuff pasta shells with the sausage and cheese mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: For this recipe, it's best to use small pasta shells, as they hold the cheesy sauce well. However, you can substitute other small pasta shapes like penne or rotini if needed.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but aim for al dente (slightly firm) rather than fully cooked, as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
  • Use a Good Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use will significantly impact the flavor of the dish. Choose a sharp cheddar cheese or a blend of cheddar and Parmesan for a rich, cheesy flavor.
  • Make a Roux: To ensure a smooth and creamy sauce, make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour before adding the milk. This will help thicken the sauce and prevent it from curdling.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the sauce well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, oregano, or thyme, to taste.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: To prevent dry chicken, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Overcooking will make the chicken tough and chewy.
  • Serve Immediately: Cheesy chicken and shells are best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the cheese is melted and gooey. You can garnish with fresh parsley or chives for an extra burst of flavor.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken and shells is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta, it's a meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve at a gathering, cheesy chicken and shells is a surefire hit. So next time you're craving a cheesy and comforting meal, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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