CREAMY CHICKEN AND KABOCHA SQUASH SHELLS

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Don't be deceived by the lack of added seasonings. It is full of flavor! Adding the squash makes the whole thing rich and smooth, with a color and consistency similar to Kraft Mac'N'Cheese! Delicious! Even my daughters loved it! (3 yrs & 7 mos) I just took the chicken out for my baby girl, mashed it up, and she couldn't have enough! This recipe makes a whole stock-pot full, and it's super easy to make, so it's a great one to make and freeze the leftovers. I was going to, but it we scarfed it all up in 2 days!

Provided by crystalroset

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 22-26 cups, 11-13 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups chicken broth (I used 1/4c "Herbox Chicken Instant Bouillon & Seasoning" with 12 c water)
4 large chicken breasts, boneless-skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 bulb of garlic, chopped (yes, the whole bulb! Don't worry, it's not too much!)
1 kabocha squash, cut in half, seeds removed, then cut into several large chunks
16 ounces shell pasta, large shells

Steps:

  • Bring water and stock to a boil.
  • Add chicken, onion, garlic, and squash. Return to boil; reduce heat; cover.
  • Cook until squash is tender. Remove squash from soup, remove pulp from peel, cut into chucks, and return to pot (discard peel).
  • Cook about an hour, stirring occasionally, until most of squash and all of onion and garlic are "pureed" (you won't need to puree it; it does it by itself).
  • Add shells and cook until they are almost over-cooked. My shells were pretty big when it was all done, and it was great!
  • Serve and enjoy! Freeze your leftovers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 868.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 21.9

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