Tex Mex Fusilli
- Course Main Dishes
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 10 mins
- Yields 6 servings
Preparation
What You Need
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, 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, 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 Canadian Cheddar cheese, if desired.
Tips
It's 6 p.m. and you haven't started dinner. Here's a dish the whole family will enjoy. If you like your food spicy, use hot salsa.
James Barber
View the comments for this recipe and share one of your own!Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 656 CaloriesProtein: 38 g
Carbohydrate: 70 g
Fat: 24 g
Fibre: 4.3 g
Sodium: 1012 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
39 %
/
426
mg
Folate:
77 %
Niacin:
72 %
Phosphorus:
42 %
Zinc:
41 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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