Southwestern Shells with Chicken & Corn

Luxury Small Shells
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The chilis in this southwestern style dish will surely heat things up.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves 4

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Luxury Sea Shell Pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 ounces (1/2 of 10 ounce package) cooked chicken breast strips, diced
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 1/3 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilis, optional
Directions
      1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
      2. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
      3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 1 minute or until heated through.
      4. Sprinkle with flour and stir while cooking for 1 more minute. Reduce heat; slowly add the milk and cook for about 5 minutes or until milk is slightly thickened. 
      5. Remove from heat; add 3/4 cup cheese, corn, salsa and green chilis, if desired. Add hot pasta and mix well.
      6. Spoon into lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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