Cheesy Chicken ‘n’ Shells

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jodee Harding, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Aug. 31, 2023

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

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Cheesy Chicken ‘n’ Shells

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 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
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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