Creamy Chicken and Shells

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Creamy Chicken and Shells

Joan
An old family favorite!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken, pasta
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz shell macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 oz fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Instructions
 

  • Cook shells in chicken broth until broth is almost completely absorbed or until pasta is tender
  • Sauté onion in butter and cook until softened
  • Blend in flour. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened
  • Add cheese and sour cream.
  • Transfer shells from any remaining broth wit slotted spoon into sauce. Add chicken in. Stir together over low heat a few minutes. If sauce is too thick, add in some of the extra broth if you have any left.

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