Chicken with Artichokes and Angel Hair

Pantry staples, chicken, and fast-cooking pasta add up to an impressive 25-minute meal.

Course: Main Course, Pasta

Keyword: artichoke, chicken, pasta

Servings:

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 thin chicken cutlets about 1 1/2 pounds total
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can 14 ounces artichoke hearts packed in water, rinsed, drained, and quartered
2 tablespoons rinsed and drained capers
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces angel-hair pasta
1/2 cup parsley leaves
red pepper flakes optional
grated parmesan cheese optional

Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Place flour in a shallow dish, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge cutlets, shaking off excess. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook chicken in batches, adding remaining oil as needed, until light golden, 1 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a dish.
Add broth to skillet, and bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Add artichokes, capers, and the chicken with any juices. Gently swirl to combine, and bring just to a boil. Remove skillet from heat. Swirl in butter, and cover to keep warm.
Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente; drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta, topped with parsley. Add red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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