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creamy chicken artichoke pasta
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Chicken Artichoke Pasta

This creamy chicken artichoke pasta is perfect for weeknights! The chicken and artichokes are cooked until tender, and tossed with a creamy tomato sauce. Use fettuccine or your favorite pasta here!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Tania

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound fettuccine pasta or your favorite pasta
  • 2 medium boneless chicken breasts diced into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar artichoke hearts in water drained and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish
  • ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar plus more to taste
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach leaves packed
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Run through cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Season the cubed chicken with a few drizzles of olive oil, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat a few drizzles of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through in the center, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and sauté for another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add a few more drizzles of oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and chopped basil, and bring to a light simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Next, add heavy cream. Bring to a light simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then, stir in the granulated sugar to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes, adjusting to taste.
  • Add the chicken and artichokes back, along with the cooked fettuccine and spinach. Toss everything until combined and coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Garnish with basil and plenty of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in a sealed container. Refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.
  • Reheating: Add a splash of cream to help loosen it up and make it creamy again.
 
Substitutions and variations:
  • Fettuccine: Any type of pasta works.
  • Canned crushed tomatoes: Marinara.
  • Add-ins: Mushrooms, bell peppers, capers, etc.
 
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1272IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg