Cheesy Shells With Chicken

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Creamy cheesy delicious...cooked turkey or ham can be replaced for the chicken.

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees f.

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Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.

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Cook the shells in a pot of boiling salted water until just al dente drain and place in a large bowl , toss with a tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking.

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In a large skillet melt 3 tablespoon butter.

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Add in the green onions , bell pepper and basil , saute for about 7-8 minutes , adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.

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Add in the flour and half and half cream , whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.

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Add in cream cheese.

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Cook over medium heat , whisking constantly for about 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

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Add in shredded cheddar and hot sauce.

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Stir until the cheese has melted , then season with salt and pepper.

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Pour the mixture into the bowl with the cooked shells , add in the cooked chicken.

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Toss to combine.

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Transfer to prepared baking dish.

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Sprinkle with crushed crackers.

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Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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small shell pasta, butter, green onions, garlic, green pepper, dried basil, flour, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, old cheddar cheese, louisiana hot sauce, salt and pepper, cooked chicken, butter flavored crackers