Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells

Found here:  http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50100/chicken-alfredo-stuffed-shells-recipe/

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. jumbo pasta shells
• 2 c. Shredded chicken
• 1 c. ricotta
• 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 c. milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
3. Make sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes, then add cream cheese and whisk until completely combined. Stir in milk, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and bring to a simmer. Season with more salt and pepper. Let thicken over low heat, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. In a baking dish, spread a layer of sauce. Stuff shells with chicken-ricotta mixture and place in baking dish. Spoon more sauce all over shells.
5. Bake until warmed through and bubbly, 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Jocelyn's award winning White Chicken Chili

We love this recipe and it is a little too hard to find on JBird's blog..so I am reposting it. It won me best chili at the neighborhood chili cook off...and 2nd place at the ward cook off...only b/c we ran out of it so some people didn't get to taste it's deliciousness! haha

Jocelyn's White Chicken Chili

1 lb chicken, cooked and cubed               1 ½ tsp garlic powder

1 medium onion, chopped and sautéed          1 tsp cumin

1 can chicken broth                          1 tsp oregano

1 can cream of chicken soup                  ½ tsp pepper

1 small can chopped green chilies            ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 can corn                                                  

1 cup water, more or less depending on consistency

2 cans Great Northern beans, drained

Mix all ingredients in stock pot and heat through.  Just before serving add ½ cup whipping cream or evaporated milk and 1 cup sour cream.  Top with cheese and tortilla chips!

Crock Pot Variation- Place uncooked chicken, drained beans and all other ingredients in crock pot.  Cook on high 4-6 hours, low 8-10 hours.