Cook shells; omit salt, drain and set aside.
Combine soup and sour cream; mix well. Combine 1/2 soup mix and chicken; stir well. Set aside remaining soup mixture. Stuff manicotti with chicken mixture. Lay in greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish.
Saute onion in butter in large skillet until tender. Add mushrooms and stir in reserved soup mixture. Pour over chicken-n-shells. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.