A new spin on Cinco de Mayo

Mexi-Chicken Campanelle Dinner
1 lb campanelle pasta (I've used penne)
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Ancho Chile Pepper
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Coarse Grind Black Pepper
1 1/2 lbs (fryer) chicken breast with rib meat
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup finely chopped sweet peppers
1 1/2 cups Salsa Verde, mild
1 cup petite diced tomatoes from can
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
3. Place ancho pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a small bowl, stirring to combine. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken, then rub. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken cooking until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes each side. Place pot in oven and continue cooking for 25 minutes.
4. While chicken is cooking heat 2 tablespoons oil in another Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and sweet peppers, cooking and stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, tomatoes, cream and cilantro, stirring to combine. Add cooled pasta back to original large pot and pour sauce over top, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to low, stirring often.
5. When chicken is cooked through, remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. Spoon pasta in serving bowls and top with slices of chicken breast. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Spinach Stuffed Shells

1 pkg jumbo pasta shells
1 jar favorite spaghetti sauce
1 pkg chopped spinach, thawed
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 lg carton cottage cheese
1 egg white

Thaw spinach and drain well. Cook shells according to package directions (I undercooked by 1-2 minutes)

In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, and egg white. Stuff mixture into shells and place in 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Pour spaghetti sauce over shells and bake for 30-45 minutes.

When I made this I used 2 smaller baking dishes and froze half. If you freeze it, plan on adding an additional hour to your baking time.