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Chicken and Artichoke Pasta with Capers

Angel Hair with Chicken and Artichoke-Caper Sauce - a light and healthy pasta dish that is chock-a-block full of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean/Italian
Keyword: Chicken and Artichoke Pasta
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Author: (From "Fresh Tastes" by Lee Clayton Roper)

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 ounces angel hair pasta preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2- by 1/2-inch strips
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves cut into quarters
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14 ounce canned artichoke hearts in water drained and quartered
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup 1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to boil for the pasta.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish and whisk in oregano, paprika and parsley; season liberally with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, coating both sides and shaking off excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook just until garlic begins to turn a light brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic from oil and set aside.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken to oil in pan and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides, adding additional olive oil if needed. Remove chicken from pan, place on plate and keep warm (don’t clean out the pan).
  • Add the wine to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low (wine should be at a simmer), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Place pasta in boiling salted water and cook 3 to 4 minutes, according to package directions. Drain and set aside (don’t rinse).
  • Chop cooked garlic slivers; stir into the wine-broth mixture. Stir in artichokes and capers. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Stir in chicken and any juices that may have accumulated on the plate. Bring to a low boil, remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • If pasta isn’t done yet, keep sauce warm over very low heat. Spoon chicken and sauce over pasta; sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Gluten free: Use gluten-free angel hair pasta. Substitute cornstarch for all-purpose flour. Use gluten-free chicken broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg