Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken

By tcasteel2000

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.