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One-Pot Chicken Artichoke Penne

A quick, all-in-one pasta skillet with chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast chopped (leftovers work great)
  • 1/2 cup canned artichokes drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fat-free Parmesan cheese shredded

Equipment

  • large high-sided skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • citrus zester or microplane

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for about 2–3 minutes more, until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the chopped cooked chicken, chopped artichokes, kosher salt, chicken broth, and penne to the skillet; stir to combine.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, chopped basil, and shredded Parmesan until well combined.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the pasta hot.

Notes

  • Use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Drain artichokes well to avoid excess liquid.
  • Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
  • Whole wheat penne may need an extra minute if still firm.