Carri's Original Salsa - (SELECT 1 OR PACK OF 12)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup elbows pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups shredded chicken breast
• 1 cup roasted corn kernels
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced, for serving
• Tortilla strips, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, chicken, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tortilla strips, if desired.