I saw a recipe once for stuffed shells that had salsa and French’s Fried Onions inside them…hmmm…interesting. But I don’t really have time to stuff shells on a Thursday night, so I decided to use the same ingredients and thought process but just turn it into a casserole and use shell shaped pasta instead. It was a crunchy, cheesy, yummy pasta dish that we couldn’t get enough of!
Shopping List
1 pound of shell shaped pasta
1 pound of cooked and shredded chicken, click here to see how I get my cooked chicken
1 (8 oz) jar of salsa (I used mild for my kids but you could use medium or hot)
1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (2.8 oz) can French Fried Onions (the kind you put on a green bean casserole)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta to al dente (about 7 to 8 minutes).
In a big bowl, mix together your chicken, salsa, tomato sauce, water and green chilies. Drain your cooked pasta and add it to your bowl along with your cheese. Stir to incorporate everything.
Pour your pasta mixture into an 8×8″ baking dish lightly sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle French Fried Onions down over the top. Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 to 10 or until your pasta is bubbly and your onions browned.
That’s it! So simple and yummy! I made my chicken in the slow cooker all day, so it was really easy to just shred up and use. Enjoy your supper tonight!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
I love shell pasta! Love how the sauce gets "caught" in it. This looks SO yummy!
Narci D says
Looks tasty! I bet that my kids would love this!
Kris says
This sounds yummy! I have all these ingredients on hand and may have to try tonight! I'm looking for some awesome dishes to take to a family with newborn twins. Any great suggestions? Thanks so much! Love the blog!
Marcy McNeese Vu says
This looks good! Have you ever tried the fried onions from the produce section? They are so yum, I can't remember the brand but they are with the crutons/salad fixings, in a ziploc bag.
Anonymous says
Hi Shay!
Where can I find your recipe for the 3 ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins featured on the Good Morning Texas show? They do not have it listed on their website and I can't seem to find it on yours.
Mix and Match Mama says
I'm posting the recipe next Saturday morning! But it's just one box of spice cake mix and one can of Libby's pumpkin mixed together thoroughly. Stir in one cup of chocolate chips. Bake in a muffin tin at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Yields one dozen muffins.
kristinwithani says
Oh, this looks yummy!
P. S. I love that Sheaffer is always the first to comment.
Renee I says
Looks so yummy! I have left over chicken in the fridge. Perfect day for this post! 😉
Style Journey says
This looks delicious! I am all for anything you can put in the slow cooker!
Chrissy Huffman says
Yum!! Another delicious looking one! And the chocolate chip pumpkin muffins sound divine!! Now if the weather would just cool down enough to feel like making some fall food 🙂
Laura Day says
Just pinned this & can't wait to try it! I love stuffed shells, but hate how long it takes to prepare so this is a perfect alternative!
Hayley Chandler says
I am making this tonight. I just threw the chicken, salsa, tomato sauce, and green chilies in my crockpot to cook up the chicken. This is such a simple meal. Thanks.
Tricia says
Made it and we loved it! So simple and delicious. I made the chicken in the crockpot a few days in advance, so it was really easy to whip this up. Definitely a keeper!