Pasta With Chicken And Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces penne or 12 ounces 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 olives or 1/4 cup other black olives, pitted and chopped
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until tender.
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, shredded chicken and 1/2 teaspoons salt and heat through.
Drain pasta in a colander. Return to pot and stir in chicken mixture and basil. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.