Pasta with chicken, cheese, and vegetables
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Place a pot of water on the stove for the pasta. Heat a skillet over medium heat, pour in olive oil, add pieces of chicken breast, season with salt and pepper. Sauté for a couple of minutes. Add finely chopped onion and continue sautéing for about 7 more minutes. Remove the skillet from heat. Add the pasta to the boiling salted water. Cook for 5 minutes, then add broccoli and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, place a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, add flour, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Cook the sauce for a couple of minutes. Then pour in milk and broth, bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and broccoli in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot along with the sautéed chicken and broccoli. Add grated cheese and the milk sauce, mix thoroughly. The cheese should melt completely. Add Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and pasta, mix well. Transfer to a large serving dish and serve. The dish is ready to be served.