Pasta With Chicken and Artichokes

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

Steps:

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