Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Dijon
Submitted by VINNIE107
Stir-fried chicken and tender-crisp broccoli tossed with penne in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. A lighter weeknight pasta ready in 45 minutes with no heavy cream needed.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
30 minREADY
45 minThis is the pasta dish for people who want creamy without the guilt. Evaporated skim milk thickened with a touch of cornstarch creates a silky sauce that clings to every tube of penne, and three tablespoons of Dijon mustard give it a sharp, peppery kick.
The chicken gets a quick stir-fry with garlic, then broccoli florets and red bell pepper simmer in chicken broth until they’re just tender-crisp. Everything comes together fast.
Bright colors, bold flavors, and on the table in under 45 minutes. This is weeknight pasta done right.
Pro Tips
- Cut the chicken into uniform strips so everything cooks at the same speed. Nobody wants dry, overcooked bits mixed with raw centers.
- Keep the broccoli tender-crisp. Mushy broccoli in pasta is a crime. Pull it off the heat while it still has some snap.
- Whisk the cornstarch into cold milk before adding it to the skillet. Dump it in hot and you’ll get lumps.
Ingredients
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 ¼ 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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