Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole-wheat ziti or other medium shaped uncooked pasta
- 12 ounce cooked chicken chopped
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
- 2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package frozen peas 10 oz. defrosted and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, spray large skillet with Pam; warm the oil over medium heat. 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.
Thank you for this great recipe – looks healthy (especially since there’s NO mayo!!), and sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it!