Best Tex Mex Fusilli Recipes

TEX MEX FUSILLI

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This is a family favourite that comes from an old Milk Calandar. Even DH, who doesn't like anything tex-mex raves about this one. I always make it with the ham, but the if you have left over chicken, I bet it would be just as good.

Provided by CrinV

Categories Ham

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb fusilli
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups ham
3/4 cup frozen corn
1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup salsa

Steps:

Cook Pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually whisk in Milk and salt, making sure there are no lumps.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low, add cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
Stir in chicken or ham, corn, green onions and salsa; heat through.
To serve, drain pasta; turn into a large bowl.
Toss sauce with pasta and sprinkle with additional grated Cheddar cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.6, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 850, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 36.5

CREAMY CHICKEN FUSILLI

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Make and share this Creamy Chicken Fusilli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups fusilli
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 -3 chicken breasts, cut in 1 in. pieces
1 small onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
red pepper, cut in strips
frozen green pea
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 -4 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 -4 tablespoons apple juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
salt and pepper
1 -2 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 1 -2 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

Set oven to 350°F.
Grease a medium size casserole dish.
Cook the pasta in boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
In a skillet heat butter over medium heat.
Add in chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
Add in red bell pepper and peas; cook stirring occasionally or until veggies are just crisp-tender.
Mix in cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, seasoned salt and pepper; cook stirring until the cream cheese has melted.
Toss in the cooked pasta.
Transfer to baking dish.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to oven to melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Fat 81.1, SaturatedFat 48.5, Cholesterol 278.5, Sodium 882.7, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 35.2

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