Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Chicken Artichoke Pasta Toss

Chicken Artichoke Pasta Toss

Ingredients:
Pasta of your choice
Olive oil
3-4 pads butter
1 can chicken chunks or any chicken leftovers shredded
fresh tomatoes diced
1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
artichoke hearts (canned or frozen is fine -which ever is on sale)
Thyme
S&P

While water is boiling for the pasta...shred chicken, dice up tomatoes, onion and artichokes (if pieces are large).
 Add butter and olive oil to the pan. Then add onion and saute until soft and fragrant. Add spices, tomatoes, artichokes and chicken to the pan and toss. Cook for just a few minutes to warm ingredients through.
When pasta is ready add pasta directly into pan with the rest of the ingredients and toss.  Add any additional butter, olive oil or spices here to taste.
Plate warm with Parmesan cheese over the top.

You can also add Alfredo sauce to this for a delicious left over makeover that is sure to please the whole family.

1 comment:

Mrs T said...

Ooohhh. this looks good. I love artichokes.