Chicken Cheddar Shells

Submitted by Publix Aprons Simpl

"Chicken Cheddar Shells with shredded chicken, broccoli, white cheddar and creamy alfredo sauce, is a simply delicious dish your family will love. Sound good? Sign up to get more recipes like this sent straight to your inbox."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 slices precooked bacon
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 fresh medium peaches
• 1⁄2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 ounce bag fresh basil
• 1 deli rotisserie chicken
• 6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces presliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 30 round buttery crackers (1 sleeve)
• 8 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 cup alfredo sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• aluminum foil

directions

1. Bring water to a boil for pasta in large stockpot.
2. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces.
3. Shred cheese and chicken (breast meat only), about 2 cups each.
4. Cook bacon in microwave following package instructions. Chop bacon coarsely; set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F.
5. Cook pasta following package instructions. Stir in broccoli and chicken during last minute of cook time.
6. Crush crackers and place in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Drain pasta mixture thoroughly and return to pan.
7. 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.