Chicken Artichoke Pasta

[nverland]

Chicken Artichoke Pasta
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins Servings 6

4 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup green onions chopped
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup water
14 ounces artichoke hearts drained
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
10-12 ounces penne pasta cooked
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat olive oil, onions, and garlic in a large skillet. Add chicken, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is cooked through.
Add water and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Add artichoke hearts and heavy cream.
Let reduce (cook 7 minutes until half as thick).
Remove from heat and stir in butter and parmesan cheese. Add pasta.
Serve with green onions, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese.

NOTES
Looking to mix it up? Try shrimp instead of chicken for a delicious alternative.
Or, for a vegetarian version, use mushrooms instead of chicken.
You can use marinated artichokes for even more flavor!