Penne with Chicken-Artichoke Wine Sauce

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Source: Cooking Light, March 2006
Category: Pasta

Ingredients
12 ounces Penne Pasta
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1⁄2 pound Chicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1⁄2 cup White Wine
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
1⁄4 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 cans Artichoke Hearts (15-oz rinsed, drained, finely chopped)
1⁄2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1⁄3 cup Basil (finely chopped)

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; saute 2 minutes or until browned. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add wine, salt, pepper, and artichokes; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and 1/3 cup basil, if desired.