Penne with Chicken-Artichoke Wine Sauce

Summary

Yield
6 Servings
Source

Cooking Light, March 2006

Prep time30 minutes

Description

Ingredients

12OuncePenne Pasta
2TablespoonOlive Oil
1 1⁄2PoundChicken Breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
8CloveGarlic (minced)
1⁄2CupWhite Wine
1TeaspoonSalt (plus 1 tablespoon)
1⁄2TeaspoonBlack Pepper
1TeaspoonGarlic Powder
1TablespoonFlour
2CanArtichoke Hearts (14 ounces)
1 Shallot (sliced)
1⁄2CupParmesan Cheese (grated)
1TeaspoonDried Basil
1⁄2CupParsley (chopped)

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl add chicken. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well then add the flour and mix to coat chicken. Set aside.
2.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; saute 2 minutes or until browned on one side then flip to the second side. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until chicken is cook through. Transfer to a plate.
3.Meanwhile, bring a medium pot to a boil on high heat then add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes. Let the pasta sit in the water while you continue cooking.
4.Add another tablespoon of oil then turn on the heat to medium. Add garlic and shallots then saute for 1 minute. Add wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, dried basil, and artichokes; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
5.Add cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Stir in the cheese and mix well then sprinkle the parsley on top and mix again. Serve immediately with extra cheese on the side.