Artichoke Lemon Pesto Chicken Pasta Food

LEMON ARTICHOKE PESTO

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a food processor, except for the olive oil.
• While the processor is on high speed, add the olive oil in a steady stream.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust ingredients as desired.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator, or freeze.

ARTICHOKE LEMON PESTO CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 405 degrees (not 450, stop questioning me)
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise, place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes or until squash gives when you poke the outside of it.
• Use a spoon to remove the excess seeds then a fork to thread the strings from the squash. To make spaghetti, duh.
• But while the squash is baking, make the pesto and chicken.
• Place a large pan over medium-high heat, add a splash of fat and 1 minced garlic clove. As soon as the garlic becomes fragrant, add the halved artichokes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let cook until slightly browned and tender on all sides.
• Once artichokes are browned, add them to a food processor along with the walnuts, olive oil, vegetable broth, and second garlic clove. Puree until smooth.
• Then add the parsley, basil, lemon, and salt and pepper. Puree once more until smooth. Taste and add more lemon and salt and pepper to your preference.
• Once pesto is done pureeing, add the chicken to the same pan that you sautéed the artichokes in.
• Cook chicken over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
• Once chicken is cooked through, add in about 1/4 of a cup of the pesto to the chicken along with the spinach, in the pan and mix well to coat. Cover and let cook for 2-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Then add the threads of spaghetti squash to the pan (or a large mixing bowl if you need more room). Mix spaghetti squash, pesto, and chicken all together.
• Serve with some fresh basil on top.
• Love pesto in a new way!

CREAMY LEMON ARTICHOKE PASTA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• For quicker, more even cooking, slightly flatten breasts with a kitchen mallet. If they are very thick, slice them in half horizontally before flattening. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil.
• When oil is hot, put chicken breasts in pan and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and cut into slices.
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan. Add onions and cook until softened.
• Add red bell pepper and cook until almost softened.
• Add the garlic. Stir, and cook for about 1 minute.
• Deglaze pan with broth, scraping bottom to release any bits sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Add cream and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
• Slowly add parmesan while whisking and whisk until melted and incorporated into sauce.
• Gently stir in chopped artichoke hearts and parsley.
• Add lemon juice to taste. You may not need the whole tablespoon if the artichoke hearts are lemony enough.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toss sauce with sliced chicken and hot buttered pasta. Serve.

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PENNE

Steps:

• Boil the penne, drain, rinse, and set aside. To prevent the noodles from sticking, spray with olive oil cooking spray.
• In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and also spray with olive oil cooking spray. Add the garlic. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, covering with foil. Add the vermouth and the juice and zest from 2 lemons. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits and cook over medium-high heat to reduce a bit before adding the broth, flour, and milk and whisk constantly to incorporate the flour. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly and season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens even more. Return the cooked chicken, along with any reserved juices, to the pan. Add the artichokes and stir gently until the artichokes and chicken are warmed through and the sauce is even thicker. Place the penne on a pretty platter and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for an easy and elegant presentation.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix flour, wine and broth until smooth. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in artichoke hearts, salt, oregano and flour mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Add fettuccine, chicken and parsley; heat through, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

LIKE CIBO'S ARTICHOKE LEMON PESTO (NUT-FREE)

Steps:

• Note: all amounts given for ingredients are estimated. Yield is estimated.
• Pesto: Place all pesto ingredients except for the 1 tablespoon of parsley in a food processor and puree on the PULSE setting to the consistency of standard pesto.
• Transfer to a non-reactive container, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh parsley and cover with a lid. Best prepared at least 3 hours in advance.
• Before serving, adjust seasonings. Transfer pesto to a platter.
• Garnish top of the pesto with lemon slices and a fresh parsley sprig.
• Serve at room temperature.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARTICHOKES, AND PESTO CREAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden all over. Add artichokes, tomatoes, cream, and pesto. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently for 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Fold in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook 1 minute longer to heat through. Add more cream if neneed to thin out sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.