#artichokepesto

[overeasywithrye]

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta

So last night my plans fell through due to the weather so I came home and whipped this up and gosh, it was incredible. I really am still amazed in my own talents and know I work well this way, under pressure, purely personal pressure.

I also always have to give a nod to the amazing Instant Pot which came again to my rescue (side bar nation: when will they put me on their pay roll!?). I took chicken breasts out of the freezer when I got home and soaked them in cold water for an hour. They were still mostly frozen as I could not get them apart but with 20 minutes in the Instant Pot, they were perfect. I seasoned mine with s/p, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning and cooked them with ½ c. chicken broth and ¼ c. white wine.

I had on hand, this artichoke pesto I seriously love this stuff. Evidently it’s the pesto of Florence, I had no idea. Any way it’s so delicious. I’d think it’s pretty easy to whip up on your own if you can’t find it. Use a pesto recipe and substitute the basil for well drained artichokes.

This is a classic weeknight meal, comes together so quickly and has a short ingredient list, most of the stuff you probably already have!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta 

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servings: 3 or 4

what you’ll need: cutting board, large pot, strainer, small bowl, cheese grater, chef knife, tongs.

time to craft: 25-35 minutes

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2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

½ c. onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp. crushed red pepper

4 c. spinach

2/3 c. artichoke hearts, chopped

1 tsp. oregano, chopped fresh or dried

1 tbsp. basil, chopped fresh or dried

½ c. parsley, chopped fresh or dried

½ jar artichoke pesto (I got mine at Thrive Market)

7 oz. pasta, cooked (be sure to reserve some pasta water)

2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into chunks

¼ c. parmesan, shredded

½ c. favorite cheese (I used a tomato basil cheese from Aldi’s but Fontina, Cheddar or Asiago would all be perfect)

Using the same pot you made the pasta in, heat to medium high heat, add oil. When oil starts to ripple, add garlic, onions and crushed red pepper. Sautee for 3-5 minutes. Add spinach and stir until cooked (feel free to add some pasta water or broth to help it along if needed.) turn the heat to medium, add artichoke hearts, oregano, basil, parsley and cook until fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add artichoke pesto and stir to combine. Add pasta with a little reserved pasta water and stir to combine. You just need the pasta water to help adhere the sauce to the noodles so be sure to not over do it. Add chicken and slowly add cheese stirring the whole time until creamy. Serve and enjoy!

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[meetmattsmind]

Chicken Panini w/ Side Salad from Pescatore Restaurant thanks to MealPal. Good #chickenpanini with #chicken #artichokepesto #fontina #arugula with #tomato on #bread with a #pickle and #salad of #mixedgreens #tomatoes #redonion and #chiantivinaigrette. #panino in the sense that it is a #sandwich translated in Italian rather then a sandwich heated and compressed in a panini press. 3 out of 5! #chickenpanino #panini #sidesalad #pescatore #pescatorerestaurant #lunchonpal #mealpal #midtowneast #lunch #beforewithoutafter #thehungryavenger #thehungryavengerstrikesagain https://www.instagram.com/p/BxuSflVHX4q/?igshid=n4sw2qtiawpv

[ohmygac]

Things are going horribly😋@slycepizzaco #gaceats #artichokepesto

[theladytiger]

I don't think anyone could understand how #amazing this made my #kitchen smell or how badly I've missed #pasta 😭🙏 #brownricepasta with #artichokepesto that I added some ground turkey too 👀 also, notable mention: I spent all day yesterday at a bar and this #winoforever not have a single drink or bite of bar food! There are several witnesses if you don't believe me lol #cleanprogram #day11 #goPats !!! #happysunday

[knockdownbarns]

Fuel for the fire #artichokepesto #salmon