How to Make Chicken Cheddar Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Cheddar Shells are a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, and pasta shells. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. With its rich and flavorful sauce, it is sure to become a family favorite.

The dish is not only easy to make, but it also has a comforting and indulgent taste that is hard to resist. The combination of tender chicken and rich cheddar cheese creates a mouthwatering experience that wil...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon strips, cooked and chopped
  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cooked breast meat from deli rotisserie chicken
  • 30 buttery round crackers
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 6 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Aluminum foil

Information

  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Cook bacon in microwave following package instructions. Chop bacon coarsely; set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta following package instructions. Stir in broccoli and chicken during last minute of cook time.
  • Crush crackers and place in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Drain pasta mixture thoroughly and return to pan.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended; spoon mixture over crackers in baking dish. Cover dish with foil; bake 12-15 minutes or until hot and broccoli is tender. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    710 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 1252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 376mg