PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARTICHOKES, AND PESTO CREAM

Penne With Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream image

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