How to Make Chicken-Artichoke Pasta

I created this recipe after I became diabetic and discovered pasta was too high in carbs. The recipe is also a change from the tomato-based sauces. The ingredients are for one serving.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Low carb pasta
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• About 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
• About 1 tbsp. pesto or a handful of fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp. capers
• 4 oz. cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 small jar of artichoke hearts (in brine)
• Romano-Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook pasta.

2. Pour about 1/4 cup olive oil into small fry pan and heat on medium setting. Add chicken which has been cut into bite-sized pieces. Add pesto, capers, and artichoke hearts. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat until mixture simmers.

3. Drain pasta. Pour chicken mixture over pasta and sprinkle with cheese.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't let the chicken mixture overcook because it will absorb the olive oil and the pasta will be dry.

[WritingNag]

on 1/3/2009 This sounds good and simple. Anything with artichokes is delicious!

[jmessina10]

on 8/15/2008 I'll have to try this real soon. Looks good!

[mpodlesny]

on 8/8/2008 great recipe!