Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a flavorful one-pot meal consisting of garlic, marinated artichokes, red pepper flakes, and egg pasta. This 30-minute easy pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

My daughter was over the house when I made this easy-peasy one-pot meal for a photoshoot a few days ago. She took a bite and immediately wanted more. I was reassured right then and there that I raised her right (proud Mom). My son, who does not go out of his way to eat artichokes, also digs it. I made this pasta three times in the past two weeks, and he has helped me polish off every single one.

What about the hubs, some of you might ask? On the other hand, he marches to the beat of his boring food drum. He likes what he likes and seldomly strays. I didn’t bother asking him to try this pasta. I know him too well.  #pickyeater

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a perfect meal to make on a busy weeknight or any day when the schedule is jam-packed. This dish provides a delicious home-cooked meal that does not require much time and effort. 

And when it’s time to clean up, it’s no big deal. Sometimes, it can seem to take almost as long as it takes to make the meal. Not so here: one pot = fast cleanup. I hope this one-pot meal fad never goes away!! 

I’ll let you in on the secret: there are anchovies in this dish. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: if you don’t think you like anchovies, try not to leave them out. They dissolve and add a depth of flavor without making the dish taste fishy. They only make things taste better. Really!!

If you are not a lover of heat, don’t let the “spicy” in the name turn you off. The amount in this recipe is just enough for a medium heat level. Reducing the amount of red pepper flakes by half will provide the essence of warmth without it tasting spicy. Sorry, I’m not going to tell you to leave it out entirely.

Fine egg pasta contributes to the speediness of this meal. But because it is so fine, paying attention to the cooking time is important. Delicate pasta of this type can turn from just right to mushy in no time. This dish is best served immediately. The egg noodles cook using the pan’s residual heat and are ready to eat five minutes from when it is incorporated into the skillet to when it hits the table. If you make this, call the family to the table, then add the pasta to the remaining ingredients in the skillet. Within the five minutes it takes for the gang to get to the table, the pasta is perfect and ready to eat.

I have made this dish with and without a splash of heavy cream. Although the no-cream version is good, I highly recommend adding a bit of cream. It adds a smooth, velvety texture that coats your tongue. The images in this post were from a batch cooked without a splash of cream. The OCD side of me wants to do another photoshoot using a batch cooked with cream. The practical side of me says my plate is too full to redo a photoshoot that would yield almost identical photos. Since this post is already a few days late in getting published, the practical side of me won.

That’s it for now, friends. I hope you are having a great week! 

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Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Stovetop Cooked Cuisine:American Courses:Main Recipe Keys: L Light and Healthy C Carbohydrate

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 Servings

Description

Spicy Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a flavorful one-pot meal consisting of garlic, marinated artichokes, red pepper flakes, and egg pasta. This 30-minute easy pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/4 (approx.) pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 6 anchovy fillets
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped large pieces
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional but highly recommended)
• 12 ounces bag of fine egg noodles
• Parmesan cheese shavings for garnishing  

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch chunks. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet on medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken. Cook for 4 minutes, turning to sear on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add the anchovies and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently and using a spatula to break up the anchovies. 
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add artichoke, chicken, and the remaining salt and pepper. Increase heat to high, then turn off the heat as soon as the broth boils. Leave the skillet on the burner. 
5. Add pasta. Quickly work the pasta into the broth. It’s fine if not all the pasta is completely submerged. Cover for 3 minutes. Remove the cover and stir to completely submerge any partly cooked pasta. Leave uncovered for 2 minutes. 
6. Serve immediately with fresh Parmesan shavings, optional.
7. Makes 4 servings.

Keywords:easy pasta recipe, 30-minute meal, one-pot meal, artichoke, chicken

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