Okay folks, this is a tried-and-true recipe from the head of all cooks, my Mom. This recipe can feed a crowd, and the crowd will be so happy afterward!
Ingredients
6-8 chicken breast halves
1 large onion, sliced into quarters
1 garlic clove, minced
1 box large shells
2 boxes chicken-flavored stuffing mix
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 cups shredded provolone or pizza cheese blend
cooking spray
Simmer the chicken in a large stock pot with the onion and garlic for about two hours. Allow to cool. Skin the chicken, remove all of the bones, and then shred the chicken. Strain the broth and set aside.
Make both the stuffing and the noodles according to their packaging directions.
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a large baking dish, preferably a lasagna-sized pan, with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked stuffing, mayonnaise, and chicken. Stuff the cooked shells with the chicken mixture. As you stuff the shells, line them in a single layer in the baking dish.
Make the two cans of soup using the reserved broth. Pour this mixture over the shells in the baking dish. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the top.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.
