Best 7 Penne With Chicken Artichokes And Pesto Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Penne with Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream. This tantalizing dish combines juicy chicken, tender artichokes, and a vibrant pesto cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. The result is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and create your unique variation. For those with dietary restrictions, we offer a vegetarian alternative that replaces chicken with roasted vegetables, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dish. Additionally, we provide instructions for making a homemade pesto sauce from scratch, giving you complete control over the flavor and texture. For a creamy twist, try our creamy pesto sauce variation, which adds a luscious layer of richness to the dish. Embrace your culinary creativity and embark on a journey of taste with our Penne with Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream.

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

CREAMY LEMON ARTICHOKE PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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This Creamy Lemon Artichoke Pasta with Chicken, red peppers, and parsley has a bright, delicate lemon flavor in a creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce. An easy and flavorful one dish meal. Restaurant quality in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb box (454g) of penne or other pasta (cooked until al dente, then drained and tossed with 1 tablespoon butter.)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breasts ((454g))
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
4 cloves garlic finely minced
¾ cup chicken broth ((6oz, 170g))
1 ½ cup cream or half and half ((12oz, 340g))
¾ cup finely grated parmesan cheese ((3oz, 85g))
1 batch Easy Marinated Artichoke Hearts drained and chopped (*see note)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley ((1oz, 28g))
1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For quicker, more even cooking, slightly flatten breasts with a kitchen mallet. If they are very thick, slice them in half horizontally before flattening. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil.
  • When oil is hot, put chicken breasts in pan and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and cut into slices.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan. Add onions and cook until softened.
  • Add red bell pepper and cook until almost softened.
  • Add the garlic. Stir, and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Deglaze pan with broth, scraping bottom to release any bits sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add cream and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Slowly add parmesan while whisking and whisk until melted and incorporated into sauce.
  • Gently stir in chopped artichoke hearts and parsley.
  • Add lemon juice to taste. You may not need the whole tablespoon if the artichoke hearts are lemony enough.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toss sauce with sliced chicken and hot buttered pasta. Serve.

SPENCE'S PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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This is a great recipe that my boyfriend put together on a Sunday evening after a bike ride. You can't go wrong with all of the flavors in this dish!

Provided by ChezCristy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound linguine pasta
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 whole garlic cloves
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, halved
6 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (7.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
3 ounces fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup prepared basil pesto, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • While the pasta is boiling, sprinkle the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic cloves, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the mushrooms begin to give off their juices, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spinach, and simmer just until the leaves are wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked linguine into a bowl, and toss with the basil pesto. Divide the pasta between 2 plates, and serve topped with the chicken mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PENNE



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Provided by Susannah Locketti

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces dried penne pasta
Olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast, pounded thin and cut into strips
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup vermouth, or any other dry white wine
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 (14-ounce) cans evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1 bunch fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil the penne, drain, rinse, and set aside. To prevent the noodles from sticking, spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and also spray with olive oil cooking spray. Add the garlic. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, covering with foil. Add the vermouth and the juice and zest from 2 lemons. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits and cook over medium-high heat to reduce a bit before adding the broth, flour, and milk and whisk constantly to incorporate the flour. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly and season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens even more. Return the cooked chicken, along with any reserved juices, to the pan. Add the artichokes and stir gently until the artichokes and chicken are warmed through and the sauce is even thicker. Place the penne on a pretty platter and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for an easy and elegant presentation.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARTICHOKES, AND PESTO CREAM



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Make and share this Penne With Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and halved
14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden all over. Add artichokes, tomatoes, cream, and pesto. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently for 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook 1 minute longer to heat through. Add more cream if neneed to thin out sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 719.9, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 33.9

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES



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You can substitute shrimp for the chicken or you can make it vegetarian by using zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms and bell peppers. From Firehouse Food: Cooking with San Francisco's Firefighters

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, quartered, drained
1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, jullinne
1 bunch green onion, white and pale green parts only, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated plus extra for serving or 1 cup asiago cheese, plus extra for serving
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the garlic and chicken cubes. Saute until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and allow it to boil briefly, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the artichokes, dried tomatoes, green onions, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, add the cheese, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the sauce to a large serving bowl; add the drained cooked pasta and the basil and toss to combine well. Serve immediately in large, shallow bowls. Pass additional grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 527.9, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 21.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 42.5

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, PESTO AND ARTICHOKES



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Artichoke     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 6- to 7-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained,3 tablespoons oil reserved
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup purchased pesto
12 ounces penne pasta, freshly cooked
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil reserved from artichokes in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and artichokes. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pesto; simmer 1 minute longer. Mix in pasta and 1/3 cup cheese. Season pasta with salt and pepper.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.

CHICKEN PESTO PENNE



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"Served with a side dish of vegetables, this makes a filling meal for two," writes Bill Hilbrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. "Sometimes I use cooked shrimp instead of chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 cup cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, sour cream and pesto. Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to Parmesan mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for ripe artichokes, tender chicken breasts, and a flavorful pesto.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken breasts can easily become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality pesto: The pesto is a key flavor component in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a pesto that is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can adjust the flavors to suit your own taste. For example, you can add more or less garlic, red pepper flakes, or lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This penne with chicken, artichokes, and pesto cream is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta dish, give this recipe a try!

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