In this chicken and broccoli pasta, a hint of stone ground mustard gives a bit of tang to creamy melted cheese mixed into whole wheat pasta, broccoli florets, and shredded chicken.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword broccoli, chicken, pasta
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 712kcal
Ingredients
8ouncesDeLallo short whole wheat pasta, (such as fusilli or penne)
4cupsbroccoli florets
2tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2cupslow-fat milk
1tablespoonwhole-grain mustard
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ½cupsshredded fontina cheese
½cupgrated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnishing
2cupsshredded, cooked chicken breast
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Scoop the pasta into a drainer or bowl and reserve the hot pasta water.
Add the broccoli to the pasta water and cook for about 3 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, make the cheese sauce. Over medium high heat, melt butter in a large sauce pan and whisk in the flour. Cook while whisking for about 2 minutes.
Add milk and whisk continuously to avoid any clumps. Cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the mustard and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Add the chicken breast, the whole wheat pasta and the broccoli and stir to combine. Season with more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese. Serve hot.