Speedy ziti with zesty chicken
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ziti or Mostaccioli OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked |
| 12 | ounces | Chopped, cooked chicken |
| 2 | teaspoons | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | medium | Onion; chopped |
| 1 | tablespoon | Dijon mustard |
| 2 | tablespoons | All-purpose flour |
| 2 | cups | Low-sodium chicken broth |
| ¼ | cup | Lemon juice |
| 10 | ounces | Frozen peas defrosted and drained |
| ¼ | cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, warm the butter or margarine over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the Dijon mustard and flour. Very gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Bring the broth to a boil and stir in the lemon juice, peas and parsley.
When pasta is done, drain it well. Toss pasta and cooked chicken with sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve.
Each serving provides: 363 Calories; 31⅕ g Protein; 49½ g Carbohydrates; 4.3 g Fat; 50⅖ mg Cholesterol; 570 mg Sodium.
Calories from Fat: 7%
Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)