Creamy Chicken Artichoke Mushroom Pasta Food

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.

ROMANTIC CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in oil and butter for 5 to 7 minutes per side; remove from skillet, and set aside.
• Place artichoke hearts and mushrooms in the skillet, and saute until mushrooms are brown and tender. Return chicken to skillet, and pour in reserved artichoke liquid and wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Stir in capers, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat; serve immediately.

CREAMY SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid scorching. Stir in the garlic.
• Pour in the stock and wine, and bring to a bubble. Add the chicken thighs, lemon juice and red-pepper flakes; season with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Add the frozen spinach and the artichoke hearts to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring to help the spinach defrost and wilt into the stew. When the spinach is warm and evenly distributed, reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is tender and the flavors are blended, another 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese in dollops, stirring to melt it into the soup. Add the dill. Using two forks, coarsely break or shred the chicken into large chunks. Taste and add more salt and black pepper if necessary.
• Divide the stew among bowls, and top with scallions and Parmesan.

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray or mist with olive oil.
• Combine salt, paprika, and pepper, and sprinkle over chicken cubes.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chicken and lightly brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the casserole dish. Remove artichoke hearts from the marinade and place among the chicken cubes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for later.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Combine flour and thyme; stir into the mushrooms. Mix chicken broth, sherry, and Dijon mustard together. Gradually add to the skillet, stirring constantly until lightly thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken and artichokes. Drizzle with the reserved artichoke marinade. Cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with chopped parsley.

ARTICHOKE AND MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
• Drain. Toss pasts with 1 Tbs oil.
• Heat 2 Tbs oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, garlic and oregano; saute until golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add artichokes; saute 3 minutes.
• Add stock, lemon juice and peel and crushed red pepper and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Add butter; whisk until just melted.
• Add pasta and parsley; toss until pasta is coated and heated through.
• Add 3/4 cup cheese and toss to coat.
• Season with Salt and Pepper.
• Transfer to a large bowl to serve and top with remaining cheese.

PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts and cook for 2 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the penne and cook just until tender. Drain. Place in a large bowl. Toss in the artichoke mixture and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.

CREAMY MUSHROOM-ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add mushrooms, onion, and garlic and saute 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken broth and cream cheese and cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese melts. Stir in artichoke hearts, lemon juice and red pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes or until mixture is hot.