Artichoke Chicken Pasta
Artichoke chicken pasta is a creamy stovetop dinner with browned chicken, artichokes and penne in a parmesan lemon sauce. It's simple to make and a great idea for pasta night.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 581kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces penne or fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh if possible
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 can artichoke hearts 14-ounce, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Extras
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook the pasta following the directions on the package, then drain.
Cook the Chicken
- Season your chicken with salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken over a medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden.
- Remove the chicken and let it cool.
Make the Sauce
- Turn the heat down and add the garlic to the same skillet the chicken cooked in.
- Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the artichoke hearts and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
- Add red pepper flakes if using, and the lemon juice.
Add the Chicken and Pasta Back
- Return the chicken and drained pasta to the pan.
- Toss well and cook gently until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with fresh parsley if liked.
Notes
- Serving size: This recipe should serve 6 people if paired with side dishes, or 4 to 5 if not.
- Chop artichokes: I find smaller pieces spread through the pasta more evenly.
- Add parsley last: Fresh parsley wilts if it sits in the hot sauce too long. I always sprinkle it on right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 2mg