CHICKEN SHELLS

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2 c cooked chicken (cubed)
1 c frozen peas (thawed - slightly cooked)
1/3c chopped onion
1/3c chopped red pepper (optional)
1c Hellmann's mayonnaise
24 Jumbo Shells (cooked according to pkg)
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1c grated cheddar cheese (or amount desired)

Steps:

* Boil (or poach) two boneless skinless chicken breasts in seasoned water or broth (salt, pepper, onion flakes) - let cool then cut into cube pieces. (or you can use canned chicken as another option) * Thaw frozen peas in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes - drain off any liquid * Sauté the onions and chopped red (or green) pepper in 2-3 T butter until tender * Stir together the chicken, peas, onions (and peppers) and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste. * Use several teaspoonful of chicken mixture to stuff into cooked (and cooled) jumbo shells. Place filled shells in a greased baking dish. * Mix together 1 can of cream of chicken soup with 1/2 can of water. Pour over stuffed shells and cover all with grated cheese * Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. - Be sure the shells have completely cooked. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes. * This freezes well before and after baking ENJOY!