Cheesy Chicken (Or Turkey) Pasta With Cauliflower

Name: Cheesy Chicken (Or Turkey) Pasta With Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat penne; 2 cups cauliflower, in 1/2 in florets; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 cups low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (or Gruyere); 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (or scallion greens)

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole wheat penne
2 cups cauliflower, in 1/2 in florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded (or Gruyere)
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (or scallion greens)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and cook until the pasta and florets are tender, about 4 minutes more. Drain, rinse, and return to the pot.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk milk, flour, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl and add to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until smooth. Stir chicken (or turkey) and mustard into the cheese sauce; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
3
Stir the sauce into the drained pasta and cauliflower. Serve sprinkled with chives (or scallion greens).

640

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole wheat penne, 2 cups cauliflower, in 1/2 in florets, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken (Or Turkey) Pasta With Cauliflower falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!