Mediterranean Pasta in Minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally 1/2 cup package sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted 4 gloves garlic, presed 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 pound angel hair pasta 1/4 cup fresh basil 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, quartered and drained (1 cup) 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted (1/4 pound) 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup heavy cream salt and pepper to taste Boil water for pasta in a pasta pot, fitted with a strainer. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken strips until no longer pink -- about 3 minutes each side. Add sin-dried tomatoes, garlic and oregano to the skillet. Saute for 2 minutes. In the meantime, add the fresh pasta to the boiling water, cook until dente. Now add the basil, artichoke hearts, olives and feta cheese to the skillet. Saute 1 minute then stir in the cream. Strain the pasta and transfer to a large pasta bowl. Add the chicken saute to the pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper before serving. |