Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Dijon

Yields:	4 servings
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	Preparation	10 minutes
	Cooking	30 minutes
	Ready In	45 minutes

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Ingredients

1	pound	pasta, penne
8	ounces	chicken breast
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
2	each	garlic cloves
2	teaspoons	vegetable oil
3	cups	broccoli florets
1	large	sweet red bell pepper
1/2	cup	chicken broth
12	ounces	evaporated milk	skim
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
3	tablespoons	dijon mustard

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, toss chicken with salt, pepper and garlic.

Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.

Add chicken mixture; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken from skillet and place in a medium bowl.

Add broccoli, red pepper and chicken broth to skillet.

Cover; simmer over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Transfer to bowl with chicken.

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the milk with cornstarch, mixing until smooth.

Add to skillet with remaining milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat; stir in mustard. Stir in reserved chicken mixture.

When pasta is done, drain well.

Toss with chicken mixture.

Serve immediately with additional freshly ground pepper, if desired.

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Member Review

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Very easy and quick. Used penne pasta in lieu of linguini. My wife said I was wasting my time, kids would not eat. But, they LOVED it, said they want it again tomorrow. Son said 'you really out-did yourself dad'. Next time I think I'll add some capers.

Reviewed by rucus