Ingredients

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes (quartered)
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce (Use my pesto Ardolino-Style Homemade Pesto)
  • 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced julienne
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, plus more if needed

Method

  • Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over HIGH heat and add salt.
  • Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until barely tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
  • In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil on MEDIUM.
  • Add the chicken and garlic and cook throughout (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved cooking water, ginger, thyme, and pesto and cook 1-2 minutes more. Use my pesto recipe: http://www.recipezaar.com/rz.193016.
  • Toss all ingredients together with the pasta and cheese. Add more cheese is desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.