SOUTHWESTERN SHELLS WITH CHICKEN AND CORN

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This recipe is easy and tastes delicious. I found it on the box of Golden Grain seashell pasta. Hope you like it!

Provided by h.glenda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces shell pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned. 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.
  • Remove from heat, add one cup cheese, corn, salsa and green chilies. Add in hot pasta and mix well.
  • Place in lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake 20-25 minutes.

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