Penne With Chicken, Pesto And Artichokes
- 12 oz box of penne pasta
- 7 oz jar of artichoke hearts
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 28 oz jar diced tomatoes
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pre-made sun dried tomato pesto
- 1 onion
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- marinade chicken breasts in favorite marinade. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high heat in a medium skillet. Add chicken breasts, brown 5 mins per side. Place chicken on a baking sheet, cook 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until internal temp is 165. While chicken is cooking, cook penne according to instructions on the box. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5-8 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add whole can of tomatoes, including the juice, and the artichoke hearts. Simmer for 8 minutes, until the sauce thickens then add the sun dried tomato pesto and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Add in freshly cooked pasta add pinch of salt and pepper. Remove chicken from oven, slice into one inch cubes and add to pasta then add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, stir and serve. Use extra 1/4 cup cheese to sprinkle on top when serving.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/penne-with-chicken-pesto-and-artichokes-50071056 (may not work)