Chicken and Artichoke Pasta
(Serves 4)
In a large skillet, fry together:
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green ball pepper chopped
4 oz. chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh is stronger, but great if you like it)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry’s or whatever you like)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed basil (if you have fresh, 2 tablespoons is even better)
1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley leaves (dried; or 2 tablespoons fresh)
When the chicken is well cooked, add:
1 fifteen-ounce can of quartered artichoke hearts with fluid
1/4 cup capers (optional, but excellent if you like capers!)
1 cup light cream
2 tablespoons flour
4 oz. hard, grated Parmesan cheese
Simmer until the cheese is melted and everything is steamy hot
Serve over:
1/2 pound spaghetti boiled until al dente in salty water, drained, and tossed with
2 tablespoons olive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese on top (can also add more fresh basil as a garnish if you have it)
Serving suggestion: Goes great with either garlic bread or fresh bread and butter. We also like tossed salad and some white grape juice. 🙂
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Summer Setting 