Creamy Dijon Chicken and Thyme Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Dijon Chicken and Thyme Pasta Bake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams fresh asparagus, ends trimmed; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 mediums cooked shredded chicken breast; 3 Tbsps Dijon Mustard; 454 grams dry elbow pasta; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tbsps fresh finely chopped thyme leaves; 2 Tbsps fresh minced garlic; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 tablespooons freshly grated Parmesan Cheese; 237 milliliters finely diced red pepper; 946 milliliters water; 237 milliliters finely diced white onion; 473 milliliters chopped zucchini; 237 milliliters Shirley J Whisk Bliss Original

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Creamy Dijon Chicken and Thyme Pasta Bake a try. One serving contains 278 calories, 10g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of dijon mustard, elbow pasta, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

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Place trimmed asparagus onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.

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Asparagus

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Bake for 10 minutes them remove from oven. Once cooled, chop into 1 inch pieces.Cook pasta according to package directions, drain under cold water then transfer to a 5 quart dutch oven or large pot.

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Pasta

Water

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Heat olive oil into a large 3 quart skillet over medium heat.

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Add zucchini, red pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

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Onion

Add parsley and thyme, stirring to combine.

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Thyme

Add chopped asparagus and stir.

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Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.Boil water and whisk in Shirley J

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Water

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Whisk Bliss. Stir and bring back to a boil until thick and creamy. Reduce heat to low and stir in Dijon mustard.

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Dijon Mustard

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Pour Dijon sauce over cooked pasta then add in cooked vegetables. Stir to combine then transfer to prepared baking dish. Top evenly with Parmesan Cheese and bake for 25 minutes until slightly golden.

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Parmesan