Chicken And Artichoke Penne With A White Sauce

Chicken And Artichoke Penne With A White Sauce

A savory combination of chicken, artichokes, and olives in a creamy Bechamel sauce – a marriage made in heaven!

Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
  • 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ¾ (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 cups homemade bechamel sauce

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water. Drain.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Saute chicken pieces until chicken is light-to-golden brown in color.

Step 3
Add artichoke hearts, olives ,and mushrooms to pan; heat for about 90 seconds. Turn heat to low, add cooked pasta to pan, and heat until warm.

Step 4
Add warm bechamel sauce to pan, and toss ingredients 3 to 4 times. Serve with freshly grated black pepper and fresh Parmesan cheese to taste. Sprinkle dash of paprika over food for color, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599
Calories
23g
Fat
71g
Carbs
31g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium847mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate71g 26%
Dietary Fiber6g 21%
Total Sugars8g
Protein31g
Vitamin C10mg 51%
Calcium181mg 14%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium577mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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