Chicken Shells

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN SHELLS
  • 2 c cooked chicken (cubed) approx 1 pound
  • 1 c frozen peas (thawed - slightly cooked)
  • 1/3c chopped onion
  • 1/3c chopped red pepper (optional)
  • 1c Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 24 Jumbo Shells (cooked according to pkg)
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
  • 1c grated cheddar cheese (or amount desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    * Boil (or poach) two boneless skinless chicken breasts in seasoned water or broth (salt, pepper, onion flakes) - let cool then cut into cube pieces. (or you can use canned chicken as another option)
  2. 2
    * Thaw frozen peas in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes - drain off any liquid
  3. 3
    * Saute the onions and chopped red (or green) pepper in 2-3 T butter until tender
  4. 4
    Stir together the chicken, peas, onions (and peppers) and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    * Use several teaspoonful of chicken mixture to stuff into cooked (and cooled) jumbo shells.
  6. 6
    Place filled shells in a greased baking dish.
  7. 7
    Mix together 1 can of cream of chicken soup with 1/2 can of water. Pour over stuffed shells and cover all with grated cheese
  8. 8
    * Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. - Be sure the shells have completely cooked. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    * This freezes well before and after baking

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