Pasta With Chicken and Artichokes

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne or ziti pasta
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped (about 8)
• 1/4 cup kalamata olive or other black olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until tender.

2. 2

   While pasta is cooking, warm oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring, about 30 seconds. Stir in artichokes, olives, chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoons salt and heat through.

3. 3

   Drain pasta in a colander. Return to pot and stir in chicken mixture and basil. Adjust seasonings, sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.