Description
A delicious and hearty Chicken, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, tossed with al dente spaghetti and topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Pasta
- 12 oz thin spaghetti pasta
- 6 oz crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Cook Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sauté Chicken: Add the chicken chunks to the skillet and sauté until the outside is no longer pink. The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Prepare Pasta Water: Meanwhile, set a large stock pot of water on high heat and bring to a boil to prepare for cooking the pasta.
- Simmer Chicken and Sauce: To the skillet, add chicken stock, dry white wine, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Cook Pasta: Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the thin spaghetti pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Toss Pasta: Drain the cooked pasta and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to prevent sticking. Transfer pasta to a large bowl or individual serving plates.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken and sauce mixture over the pasta, then sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use dry white wine that you enjoy drinking for the best flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta; al dente is ideal for texture.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese when simmering the sauce.
- Substitute goat cheese with feta or parmesan if preferred.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining if you want to loosen the sauce consistency when mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta & Pizza
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
