Italian Chicken & Artichoke Pasta

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichoke hearts
• chopped parsley
• 1 peeled lemon, thinly sliced in wheels
• cooked orzo pasta or elbow macaroni, for serving

Recipe

• 1 season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper as desired.
• 2 sauté in large nonstick pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until lightly browned on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.
• 3 reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 5 minutes.
• 4 add drained, halved artichoke hearts and dressing.
• 5 simmer uncovered and reduce sauce for about 3 minutes.
• 6 top chicken with thin wheels of lemon; cook 2 minutes or until dressing thickens.
• 7 top with parsley and serve over orzo, macaroni, or pasta of choice.