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             PENNE WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND CHICKEN CREAM

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  8       oz           Mostaccioli or Radiatore
                       -OR other medium pasta
                       -shape, uncooked
  8       oz           Canned artichoke hearts
                       - drained
  1       tb           Olive or vegetable oil
  4       oz           Boneless chicken breasts
                       -(without skin)
                       - cut into 1-inch cubes
    1/2   c            Evaporated skimmed milk
  2       tb           Chopped fresh parsley
    1/2   ts           Dijon mustard with seeds
                       Salt
                       Freshly ground pepper
  2       tb           Grated Parmesan cheese
                       -- (optional)

 Prepare pasta according to package directions. While
 pasta is cooking, squeeze as much water from the
 artichoke hearts as possible and cut each piece in
 half lengthwise.

 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add
 the chicken and artichoke hearts. Saute, stirring
 frequently, until chicken is golden brown, about 6
 minutes. Add the evaporated skimmed milk, parsley and
 mustard to the pan and stir to remove the brown bits
 from the bottom and sides of the pan. Heat to boiling
 and boil until the liquid is reduced in volume by half.

 Drain the pasta and transfer it to the skillet. (If
 the skillet is not deep or large enough to hold both
 the pasta and the sauce, return the pasta to the
 cooking pot and add the contents of the skillet to the
 pot.) Heat over low heat, stirring, until the pasta is
 mixed well with the sauce. Add salt and pepper to
 taste; toss in Parmesan cheese if desired. Divide
 between two serving bowls and serve immediately.

 Each serving provides: 413 Calories; 29.6 g Protein;
 50.4 g Carbohydrates; 10.9 g Fat; 40.1 mg Cholesterol;
 306 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 12%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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