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Cheesy Chicken Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe is from the site.I made a few changes because of what I had on hand.I used turkey instead of chicken,chicken broth in replace of the white wine and mozzarella instead of gruyere.It was very tasty and it makes a lot so it's great for leftovers.
Ingredients:
8 ounces whole wheat penne
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
3 cups shredded cooked chicken or 3 cups turkey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook 5 minutes.
3. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender,about 4 minutes more.
4. Drain,rinse and return to pot.
5. Meanwhile,heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add onion and cook,stirring until tender,2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly,about 1 minute.
8. Whisk milk,flour,salt & pepper together in a bowl and add to the pan.
9. Bring to a boil over medium -high heat,stirring frequently.
10. Cook,stirring until thickened,about 1 minute.
11. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth.
12. Stir chicken and mustard into the cheese sauce;cook until heated through,about 2 minutes.
13. Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower.
14. Serve sprinkled with chives.
By RecipeOfHealth.com