Mediterranean Chicken & Seafood

Fresh scallops & tender chicken along with all of the other zesty ingredients makes this a wonderful combination of complimenting flavors.

• Ingredients:
  1. 2 cups pasta, cooked & strained; tomato or spinach flavored are nice options
  2. 1 pkg boneless skinless chicken tenders; cut into halve size pieces
  3. 1 lb large sea scallops or shrimp; completely thawed if frozen
  4. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  6. 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes; diced tomatoes is also an option
  7. 1/2 cup artichoke hearts; optional
  8. 1 cup chicken stock; we prefer low-sodium
  9. 1/2 cup of white wine; one you enjoy drinking
  10. 2 Tbsp fresh basil; finely chopped
  11. 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  12. saffron; tiny pinch
  13. crushed red pepper flakes; pinch
  14. 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; regular Parmesan is also an option
  15. sea salt & ground black pepper; to taste, optional
• Directions:
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients except for scallops (or shrimp) to a separate large saute pan, stir well.
  3. Cook chicken all the way through, approx.15-20 minutes.
  4. Add scallops for the last 8 to ten minutes.
  5. Once pasta is cooked, strain & place on serving plates.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, grated or shaved and enjoy along with a warm piece of garlic toast.