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)

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