CHICKEN CHEDDAR SHELLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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6 slices precooked bacon
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 fresh medium peaches
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1-oz bag fresh basil
1 Deli rotisserie chicken
6 oz sharp white Cheddar cheese
8 oz presliced fresh mozzarella cheese
30 round buttery crackers (1 sleeve)
8 oz medium shells pasta
1 cup Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Aluminum foil

Steps:

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