Italian

Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes takes 20 minutes to cook.

Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes are:

1 lb penne pasta
Olive oil
2 shallots, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6oz) bags of frozen Tyson grilled chicken breast strips, thawed (you can use whatever chicken you prefer, this was a great time-saver option and added an nice grill flavor to the dish)
1 (7.5 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 (6 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1½ to 2 cups fat free half and half (depending on your taste)
2 T Butter (optional)
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup basil, sliced thinly
½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
½ cup fresh Parmesan, shredded and more for garnish

Here is how you make Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes:

1. In a large pot, add water and salt and set to boil. Add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain and set aside.2. While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a large skillet set to medium high. Add shallots and garlic and cook until softened. Add chicken, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Stir until heated through. Stir in heavy cream, butter (if used) and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, so that the sauce thickens.3. Stir in the basil, parsley and Parmesan and stir to combine. Add pasta to the large skillet and toss to coat and combine. Serve immediately, and sprinkle Parmesan on top to garnish.Note: This makes a very large helping (6-8 servings), perfect for a large gathering. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALERIE_808.

The nutritional information for Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 419.2

• Total Fat: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 35.5 mg
• Sodium: 945.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 70.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
• Protein: 24.7 g

Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Penne w/ Chicken, Artichokes and Sun-dried Tomatoes is Low Fat