italian chicken with artichokes and angel hair pasta

This delectable recipe is quick, easy and made with pantry staples.  It is perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner at home and can be easily increased for more people.

ingredients:

• Coarse salt and ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten free flour
• 4 thin chicken cutlets (about 3/4 pounds total)
• 2 tablespoons STAR Italian Cuisine Cooking Oil
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 jar (14.75 ounces) Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts packed in water, rinsed, drained, and quartered
• 2 tablespoons rinsed and drained STAR Non Pareil Capers 
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces angel-hair pasta
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves for garnish

directions:

1. Start by setting a medium pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
2. 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.
3. Cook chicken in batches, in the skillet, adding remaining oil as needed, until light golden, 1 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a dish.
4. 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.
5. Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente; drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta, topped with parsley.
6. *You can easily increase these quantities to accommodate more people.

note:

1. 25 min
2. Serves 2*
3. Adapted from an Everyday Food recipe