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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Susannah Locketti
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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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