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Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken

Submitted by: Carol C.

A healthy, quick, and delicious meal in no time!

Ingredients:

1 lb. whole wheat ziti, or other medium shape, uncooked pasta

12 oz. cooked chicken, chopped

2 tsp butter

1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp whole-wheat flour

2 C. reduced sodium chicken broth

1/4 C. lemon juice

1 package frozen peas (10 oz.), defrosted and drained

1/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, warm the butter 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.