Creamy Gemelli with Chicken

Name: Creamy Gemelli with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 lb (340 g) gemelli or other short pasta; 1 cup (150 g) frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 cup (150 g) frozen green peas, thawed; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth; 2 cups (340 g) cooked chicken, shredded

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Preparation 10 MIN

Cooking 17 MIN
Servings 4

This recipe for creamy pasta topped with leftover shredded chicken is an easy dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

3/4 lb (340 g) gemelli or other short pasta
1 cup (150 g) frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup (150 g) frozen green peas, thawed
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
2 cups (340 g) cooked chicken, shredded

Preparation

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. One minute before the pasta has finished cooking, add the corn and peas. Drain.
In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring with a whisk. Whisk in the broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken, pasta and vegetables to the sauce. Reheat for 2 minutes, stirring to coat the pasta in the sauce. Adjust the seasoning.