Tarragon & Chicken Pasta
Tarragon & Chicken Pasta
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Category
Entree
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
An easy and filling weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups Mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
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2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
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1 cup organic broccoli florets
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2 medium organic carrots, thinly sliced
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1 cup skim milk
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 clove organic garlic, finely chopped
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2 cups organic spinach, shredded
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1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut up
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1/2 cup reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
Directions
Cook pasta as directed on package in 3-quart saucepan, adding mushrooms, broccoli and carrots the last 4 minutes of cooking.
While pasta is cooking, mix milk, cornstarch, tarragon, salt and garlic in 1 1/2 quart saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils.
Stir in remaining ingredients until cheese is melted and spinach is wilted. Drain pasta mixture; toss with sauce.
Recipe Note
For a vegetarian option, grilled tempeh can substitute for the chicken.