Speedy Ziti With Zesty Chicken

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb mostaccioli pasta or 1 lb other medium shape pasta, uncooked
• 12 ounces chopped cooked chicken
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted and drained
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, warm the butter or margarine over medium heat in a large skillet.
• 3 add the onion and cook for 3 minutes.
• 4 stir in the dijon mustard and flour.
• 5 very gradually whisk in the chicken broth.
• 6 bring the broth to a boil and stir in the lemon juice, peas and parsley.
• 7 when pasta is done, drain it well.
• 8 toss pasta and cooked chicken with sauce, season with salt and pepper and serve.