Artichoke, Lemon & Chicken Pasta

Name: Artichoke, Lemon & Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 3 slice bacon; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/4 in thickness; 1/4 c all purpose flour; salt and pepper to taste; 4 oz can or jar of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered; 2 tsp capers, drained; 1/2 c white wine; 1 c chicken broth; 1/3 c lemon juice; 1/3 c heavy cream; 1 Tbsp butter

By Ed Mayfield
@manofpans

If you crave a lemony, tasty and easy recipe, this one's a winner. I used whole wheat pasta for a more healthy slant.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Saute

Ingredients

12 oz

spaghetti
3 slice

bacon
2

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/4 in thickness
1/4 c

all purpose flour
·

salt and pepper to taste
4 oz

can or jar of artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
2 tsp

capers, drained
1/2 c

white wine
1 c

chicken broth
1/3 c

lemon juice
1/3 c

heavy cream
1 Tbsp

butter
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How to Make Artichoke, Lemon & Chicken Pasta

Step-by-Step

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In large fry pan, cook bacon until crsip, setting aside, but leaving rendered fat in pan.
Whisk together the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow plate. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and shake off any excess.
Add chicken to the fry pan and cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a paper towel and let rest.
To the fry pan, add the artichokes, capers and wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.Cook for 2 minutes. Add broth and lemon juice and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cream and butter, stirring until the butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the chicken into 1/2 inch slices and add to the pan. Crumble the bacon, add to pan. Add the pasta and gently toss the entire mixture. Serve immediately.