KAMUT SPIRALS WITH CHICKEN-ARTICHOKE WINE SAUCE

KAMUT SPIRALS WITH CHICKEN-ARTICHOKE WINE SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) package kamut spirals
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke quarters, rinsed, drained, and finely chopped
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until browned. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add wine, salt, pepper, and artichokes; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is done. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and 1/3 cup basil. Place sauce and pasta in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Garnish with chopped basil, if desired. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 434(19% from fat); FAT 9.2g (sat 2.7g,mono 4.5g,poly 1.2g); PROTEIN 40.1g; CHOLESTEROL 72mg; CALCIUM 156mg; SODIUM 629mg; FIBER 4.7g; IRON 4.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 49g