Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

Based on the other reviews I couldn't help but make some changes. I used olive oil instead of butter, sauteed the chicken until it began to brown, then added everything but the pasta, parsley, and feta to the pan, along with lemon zest and a good amount of white wine. I simmered the mixture until the chicken was cooked through, and then at the very end stirred in the pasta, feta, and fresh parsley. I also substituted plenty of grape tomatoes for the one. This reciepe can easily be made to your liking. If it is saucier pasta you are looking for, then make sure to add some sort of liquid, whether it be wine, chicken broth, or even some of the pasta cooking water, along with more tomatoes and their juice.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Miss Jen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Woodland Hills, California, USA

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2008

This was just OK. I found it lacking in flavor. I have tried similar recipes on this site that are much better i.e. california chicken spaghetti

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

shawnessym

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2008

This meal was very good. I did not use artichokes, but the rest of the ingredients were quite complementary. I would recommend adding a bit more lemon juice, just to jazz up the flavor. BTW, I'm having the leftovers for lunch today!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Cemetery

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008

Love this!!! Definitely marinated artichoke hearts, definitely a can of diced tomatoes, and definitely add black olives! Deeelish!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Kathy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

Used 14oz. diced tomatoes instead of fresh, 1 1/2 T. lemon juice, 8 oz. penne (which was more than enough pasta). My husband isn't wild about pasta dishes, but went back for seconds on this one!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CazziFraz

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sheridan, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008

This recipe was great, although I did expect it to be more flavorful with all the wonderful ingredients. My mom and aunt loved it though. I used the marinated artichoke hearts, a fresh tomato and an entire box of pasta. I will make this again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Stephanie

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2008

I followed recommendations of other reviews and we loved this recipe. This will be one of our standard recipes as well!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Marianne

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2008

YUMMY, really enjoyed this one! I had some whole wheat rotini extra in the fridge from a dish a few nights back, so used that instead of the penne. I left out the onions as we don't really enjoy them too much, quickly sauteed the garlic in a lightly sprayed skillet and added my chicken with some of the artichoke marinade as suggested by others. The only changes I made were to use 2 plum tomatoes and the zest from about half a lemon - this dish has a really nice (not too overpowering) lemon flavour and I'm glad I added the zest. I did divide my feta (used light), using half when called for and the rest when serving - excellent! Next time I make this I will probably omit the artichokes (this was the first time ever trying them) and use lots of fresh mushrooms, mmmmm!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

ANJACKSON

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2008

I was looking to try some new, more healthful recipes. This was great! My husband loved it and so did I. Will definitely be making this again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Showlola

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA

Living In: Oak Park, Illinois, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2008

This is fabulous if you follow other review suggestions. I used about 6 oz. pasta, did add some butter to the olive oil and artichoke marinade for saute of onion garlic, used crushed tomatoes seasoned with basil and oregano, no tomato paste and used garlic from the jar rather than fresh. Really no need for salt as it is in canned tomatoes and artichoke marinade. Easy to prepare too.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

cher

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Living In: Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

This was just okay for me. I followed the advice of some other reviewers. I used marinated artichokes, and added some of the marinade to the garlic and onion while they were cooking. I also used a can of diced tomatoes in garlic and olive oil and that didn't seem to really add to the flavor. There was just something missing. I liked the mixture of things but there wasn't that punch of flavor I was expecting from all the great ingredients in it. Might try again changing a few things.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

lishee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2008

I made the recipe as is and it was dry. I added some olive oil to it. Next time I would decrease the amount of pasta or add more feta and some sauce. I did use marinated artichoke hearts like some others suggested. Good but not a have to make again recipe.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

machub

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008

I make this recipe at least once a week. I live alone, so I adjust the recipe for two servings and take the leftovers to school the next day. The other teachers in the teacher's lounge ask me all the time what I've got in my tupperware. I agree that the recipe calls for too much pasta...either lessen the pasta or make more of the sauce. This is soooo good!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Aimee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dunn, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Centerton, Arkansas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

Great - I followed the other people's suggestions and it turned out great!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Angela

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Summerfield, North Carolina, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008

Delicious dish! After reading some of the other reviews I added a little bit of the Artichoke marinade while cooking, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The flavor was fantastic. It also re-heats well.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Carla

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2008

This is VERY good, and very easy, so I make it often. Several reviews claim this is too dry if you use fresh tomato, but I haven't had that problem. I don't use the measurements here (I almost NEVER measure anything) so I can't guarantee you won't have that problem, but I'd recommend trying more than 1 tomato, and letting them cook down a little to release juices. I wouldn't recommend using canned tomatoes (whatever style) for this dish as it isn't meant to have a tomato SAUCE, and it would likely take away from the aesthetics, flavor, and texture of the dish. Also, the recipe calls for just plain canned artichokes. I always use marinated artichokes, and the marinade certainly creates depth of flavor, but likely helps with moisture as well.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

EKW0801

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

this was 2 thumbs up from my husband that loves meat and potatoes. the right flavor make sure you use marinated artichokes though.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BCARRISA

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008

My husband said 'it's good but not special'.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

IRISHDAUD

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

As I read in the reviews this is a great base recipe. I added about 1/4 cup of kalamata olives and used marinated hearts as well, I finished with some extra virgin olive oil. My only complaint is that the chicken did not fit, next time I make this I will go with a quick marinate of the chicken, maybe 30 mins in a lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, & oregano before taking it to the skillet. Again wonderful recipe thanks!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful