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Creamy Chicken and Shells

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

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

Method
 

  1. Cook shells in chicken broth until broth is almost completely absorbed or until pasta is tender
  2. Sauté onion in butter and cook until softened
  3. Blend in flour. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened
  4. Add cheese and sour cream.
  5. 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.