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!
2medium boneless chicken breastsdiced into bite-sized cubes
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
1(12-ounce) jarartichoke hearts in waterdrained and quartered
4clovesgarlic, minced
1(14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2tablespoonsfresh basil, choppedplus more for garnish
½ to ¾cupheavy creamplus more to taste
½teaspoongranulated sugarplus more to taste
1cupchopped baby spinach leavespacked
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.