Chicken and Artichokes with Pasta
Three shades of green combine in this pasta dish. It's so good and so good for you that it will quickly become a staple meal!
Servings
4
servingsCalories
310
kcalServing Size
1 1/4
cupsIngredients
4 oz 4 dry whole-grain spaghetti noodles, broken in half
2 Tbsp 2 canola oil, divided
3-4 lbs 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed, patted dry, and cut into bite-size pieces
7 oz 7 quartered artichoke hearts, drained
3 cloves 3 garlic, minced
1 cup 1 packed baby spinach
1/2 cup 1/2 chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp 1/4 salt
1/4 cup 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting any salt or fat.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, tilting to coat bottom.
- Add chicken and cook 4 minutes or until slightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Add artichokes and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining canola oil and garlic to skillet, and cook 15 seconds over medium heat.
- Remove from heat; add drained pasta, chicken mixture, spinach, basil, and salt. Toss gently, yet thoroughly, to blend. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Notes
- Adding the spinach leaves and basil at the very end allows the leaves to wilt slightly while retaining their vibrant color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving Size1 1/4 cups
- Amount Per ServingCalories310
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
12g
16%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Cholesterol 55mg 19%
- Sodium 370mg 17%
- Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
- Protein 26g 52%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
