Healthy Dinner Recipes: Pasta, Chicken and Artichokes

4 ounces uncooked pasta1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips1/4 cup chicken broth1/4 cup fresh chopped broccoli1/4 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced1/4 cup fresh sliced mushrooms1/4 cup chopped red bell peppersalt and pepper to taste4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsleyBring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until done. Drain, and set aside. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat; brown the chicken and garlic in oil (about 5 minutes). Remove from the pan, and set aside. Pour the chicken broth into the pan; then add the broccoli and tomato, and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts, mushrooms, red bell pepper, cooked chicken, and pasta; cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until hot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, and top with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 267 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 267

Total Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 267mgTotal Carbs: 25.6g    Dietary Fiber: 2.3gProtein: 23.2g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by Thalisa    The theory behind the recipe sounded good, so I made it when I had a girl friend coming over for dinner. Looking at it more, it seemed to have strange proportions, especially if you expect to feed 4 people with the recipe, so I sort of winged it. I cooked the chicken, pulled it out of the pot leaving the liquid remaining, tossed in a boullion cube and about half cup each of Chardonnay and heavy cream. I upped the vegetables considerably: 1 whole tomato (chopped), a whole head of broccoli florets (cut small to cook easier), a whole red bell pepper (julenned) and probably close to a cup of sliced mushrooms. I did leave it at just one can of hearts though. It was plenty. Someone said this recipe was better the next day, but I wouldn't know, my tweaked version which probably should have fed 8 people or more if calculated against this recipe was demolished by 3 of us. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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