*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      SPEEDY ZITI WITH ZESTY CHICKEN

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Poultry
                Quick

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Ziti or Mostaccioli
                        -OR other medium pasta
                        -shape, uncooked
  12       oz           Chopped, cooked chicken
   2       ts           Butter or margarine
   1       md           Onion -- chopped
   1       tb           Dijon mustard
   2       tb           All-purpose flour
   2       c            Low-sodium chicken broth
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
  10       oz           Frozen peas
                        -- defrosted and drained
     1/4   c            Fresh parsley, chopped
                        Salt and pepper to taste

  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; 31.2 g Protein;
  49.5 g Carbohydrates; 4.3 g Fat; 50.4 mg Cholesterol;
  570 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 7%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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