Best 15 Chicken Penne With Asparagus Sun Dried Tomatoes And Artichoke Hearts Recipes

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**A Delightful Journey of Flavors: Chicken Penne with Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing chicken penne, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Succulent chicken, tender asparagus, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and savory artichoke hearts come together in a symphony of textures and flavors. Topped with a creamy and flavorful sauce, this dish promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience. And to elevate your culinary repertoire, we present a collection of additional recipes that explore the vibrant flavors of this dish, offering variations and complementary side dishes to complete your meal. Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our chicken penne and discover a world of culinary wonders.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES



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Sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese give this simple chicken dish a delightfully different twist.

Provided by Bren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into quarters
1 (4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth, artichoke hearts with juice, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper into chicken mixture; cover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a platter; spoon chicken mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1722 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

Provided by LAUREL B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chicken, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until chicken is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to paper towels.
  • Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Then stir in asparagus, garlic, and a pinch more garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover, and steam until the asparagus is just tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, and warm through.
  • Stir chicken mixture into pasta, and mix well. Let sit about 5 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, stir again, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

PENNE CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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"The use of precooked chicken and sauce that comes in a jar make this dish fast and easy to assemble." The sun-dried tomatoes give this cheesy casserole a sophisticated feel; it's great for company. -Robin Klawinski of Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3-3/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 jars (15 ounces each) sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce
2 packages (9 ounces each) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
2 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Freeze Option: Before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE PENNE WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES



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I found this recipe at http://onceamonthmom.com/ (a great site that helps you fill your freezer by creating monthly menus using seasonal recipes). I haven't tried it yet...please review if you do!

Provided by Cynthia Q

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 ounces penne
2 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
14 ounces artichoke hearts, undrained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained, thinly sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook pasta in salted, boiling water before al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. While pasta cooks, combine artichokes in water, garlic, and Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add artichoke mixture, cooked chicken, and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to pasta, stirring to coat evenly. Place pasta mixture in well-greased baking pan(s). Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400F about 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • To freeze, follow directions above but do not bake. Cover tightly with foil, label and freeze. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400°F Bake, covered, until the center is hot, about 1 hour. Remove foil; bake until cheese is golden, approximately 10-15 minutes more.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup vegetable broth
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
½ cup dry white wine
Sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil, thinly sliced
1 (10-ounce) package penne pasta, preferably whole wheat

Steps:

  • 1. Cover the sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water in a small bowl and let stand for about 10 minutes to soften. Drain and slice tomatoes into thin strips. Set aside. 2. Heat the broth over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, wine, salt, and black pepper. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the oregano and basil. 3. Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain. Toss the pasta with the artichoke mixture.

ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN AND PENNE PASTA



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This dish is slightly spicy. It has a unique and awesome taste!

Provided by JWEARY15

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until firm and lightly browned; remove from pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook and stir garlic, asparagus, and red pepper flakes in oil until asparagus is tender. Stir in chicken, and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss pasta with chicken and asparagus mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 112.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CARRIE'S ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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A versatile pasta dish with a wine based sauce: prawns and chicken are excellent additions to this recipe.

Provided by CARRIE33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
4 tablespoons butter
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, crushed
⅔ (8 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
10 ounces marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  • While the water is heating, melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third, about 4 minutes.
  • Cook the fresh pasta in boiling water until done, about 2 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss pasta with sauce. Top with fresh tomatoes and cheese, add pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 887.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, PROSCIUTTO, ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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I made this recipe because I love a similar dish at Macaroni Grill. This dish is in a creamy, delightfully heavy sauce made with Parmesan cheese flavored with rosemary and thyme. I've kept it simple with pre-cooked chicken so after you've impressed the pants off of your boyfriend, you'll have plenty of time left to figure out what to do with him!

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons marsala wine
1 pint heavy cream
6 ounces parmesan-romano cheese mix
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package grilled chicken breast strips
8 -10 large shrimp, raw
1 (16 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
10 -12 sun-dried tomatoes (NOT the oil-packed variety)
2 cups penne rigate, cooked (1/2 lb. uncooked)
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 30 minutes (while cooking sauce).
  • Drain, and slice into thin strips.
  • Prepare sauce by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium/low heat. Add garlic and cook slowly until it just starts to brown. Add the prosciutto & shrimp and turn heat to high. Saute till meat is crisp and shrimp are browned. Spoon out shrimp; and add the Marsala and cook until sauce reduces by half. Add ingredients up to (including) cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth, simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  • Add the cooked shrimp, chicken, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes to the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Preheat oven to 500º. Pour into a 9 x 13 dish (or other very large shallow dish). Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN



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Chicken is browned, and then cooked with artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and sun-dried tomato pesto in this simple, elegant recipe.

Provided by LMB27

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions
¼ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered

Steps:

  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
  • Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 865.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A family favorite, this recipe makes one baking dish for now and one to freeze for a ready-made dinner when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups whole milk
10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

DROP DEAD FABULOUS CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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Seriously, folks. This is the BEST pasta recipe ever. You. will. love. it. I got it from my favorite internet chef. I'd post her info, but I don't want to share. :)

Provided by Little Red Bug

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken (shredded and free of bones and skin)
2 cups heavy cream
2 green onions (chopped)
1/2 lb penne pasta
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts (drained and quartered)
1/2 cup basil
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
  • Add chicken, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Stir until heated all the way through.
  • Stir in heavy cream.
  • Let this simmer for five minutes.
  • Pour over cooked al dente pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1243.8, Fat 74.3, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 305.6, Sodium 1570.2, Carbohydrate 90, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 21.5, Protein 63.4

CHICKEN W SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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I first had this dish at a wonderful Italian restaurant that would eventually become my favorite place to eat. My request for the recipe was, of course, denied. Over the months, as I got to know the servers, I questioned the ingredients of this dish. This is extremely close to the restaurant dish. You may use your choice of alfredo sauces and pasta. recipe #76 appears very close to the restaurant style alfredo. I like this with fettuccine but some like angel hair pasta. Your choice. :-)

Provided by racrgal

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, in water
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, dicedl
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups alfredo sauce
3 cups cooked pasta

Steps:

  • If using dried sun dried tomatoes, dice and place in a cup of water to soak. If using oil packed sun dried tomatoes, rinse off oil and dice.
  • Place olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and garlic and saute until chicken is tender.
  • Place artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper and alfredo sauce in large saucepan. Heat through but do not bring to a boil.
  • Stir chicken into artichoke mixture.
  • Serve over your choice of pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 321.2, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 12, Sugar 3.3, Protein 30.9

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE PASTA



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Easy dinner that tastes amazing.

Provided by Sandi Quinly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
1 pound uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread the chicken breast tenderloins on the baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and seasoned salt.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Set aside; when cool enough to handle, cut tenderloins into bite-size pieces.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in penne. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until penne are cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Transfer penne back to cooking pot and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until pasta is coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place asparagus into the hot oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir until asparagus are tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer penne pasta into a large serving bowl and top with asparagus and chicken tenderloin pieces. Lightly mix asparagus and chicken into the pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 269.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CHICKEN PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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Delicious, light, easy, and full of flavor; it doesn't get much better than that!

Provided by Emily

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
salt and black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 small onion, diced
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 ounces chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
⅔ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the penne pasta uncovered in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, set aside, and keep warm.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes; remove the chicken and set aside. Cook and the garlic and onion in the oil remaining in the skillet until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and beef broth; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the asparagus is bright green and starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the artichoke hearts. Cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Gently fold the pasta into the chicken and vegetables, cover the skillet, and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to sit until the pasta has absorbed any excess broth, about 5 minutes. Mix butter into the pasta mixture until butter melts and coats the pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.4 calories, Carbohydrate 113.6 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CHICKEN PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



Chicken Penne with Asparagus, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Artichoke Hearts image

Delicious, light, easy, and full of flavor; it doesn't get much better than that!

Provided by Emily

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
salt and black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 small onion, diced
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 ounces chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
⅔ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the penne pasta uncovered in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, set aside, and keep warm.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes; remove the chicken and set aside. Cook and the garlic and onion in the oil remaining in the skillet until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and beef broth; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the asparagus is bright green and starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the artichoke hearts. Cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Gently fold the pasta into the chicken and vegetables, cover the skillet, and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to sit until the pasta has absorbed any excess broth, about 5 minutes. Mix butter into the pasta mixture until butter melts and coats the pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.4 calories, Carbohydrate 113.6 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 727.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, gather and prep all of your ingredients. This will make the cooking process smoother and more efficient.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Cook the Chicken Thoroughly: Make sure that the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the pasta. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken; it should read 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't Overcook the Asparagus: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked asparagus will lose its flavor and texture.
  • Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor and richness to your dish.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

Conclusion:

This chicken penne with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is also packed with flavor, give this recipe a try.

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