Noodles with Mustard-Grilled Chicken & Gruyere Cheese

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   Prepare mustard butter by beating 1/4 cup butter until smooth, then adding 2 Tablespoons of mustard and salt and pepper.

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   Beat until well blended.

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   Set aside at room temperature.

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   Then melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

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   Add 1/2 of the cabbage and cook, stirring often, about 10 minutes, until tender.

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   Transfer to a bowl.

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   Repeat with the remaining butter and cabbage.

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   Return all of the cabbage to skillet with no heat.

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   Set aside.

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    Preheat broiler or grill with rack about 4 inches from heat source.

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    Lightly oil broiler rack.

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    Split half of the mustard butter among the chicken pieces and spread it on one side of each piece.

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    Set chicken on broiler rack or grill with mustard side facing the heat source.

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    Broil or grill about 3-4 minutes.

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    Turn chicken over using tongs and quickly spread another 2 teaspoonfuls mustard butter on the pieces.

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    Broil until meat is no longer pink when cut at thickest part, approximately 5 minutes.

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    Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.

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    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until tender but still firm to the bite.

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    Meanwhile, cut chicken in 1/2 cubes.

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    Reheat the cabbage in the skillet over low heat.

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    Drain pasta well.

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    Transfer to a large heated bowl.

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    Add mustard and remaining mustard butter and toss until pasta is coated.

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    Add cabbage, chicken cubes, green onions, 3/4 cups of shredded Gruyere and parsley.

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    Toss.

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    Taste and adjust seasoning.

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    Serve with additional shredded Gruyere on the table so diners can add as they wish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.