Creamy Chicken Artichoke Pasta
This creamy chicken artichoke pasta recipe is absolutely delicious and a perfect easy weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 670kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the creamy sauce
- 14 oz (400g) artichoke hearts halved
- 4 garlic cloves minced/crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lb (500g) pasta
- Parmesan cheese to serve
- fresh parsley to serve (optional) Fresh basil can be used too.
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper then flatten out slightly with a rolling pin.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides then remove and set aside.
- Add the artichokes, cut-side down then fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Stir in the garlic and herbs, cook for 30 seconds then pour in the chicken stock and cream.
- Simmer until reduced, season and add the chicken and artichokes back in.
- Allow to simmer until the chicken is warmed through.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta.
- Serve the sauce over cooked pasta, garnish with parsley (optional), grate over parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
