Pesto over Penne without parmesan

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups converted rice or 1 1/2 cups brown rice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke[...]

1 lb spinach pasta (you can really use any of your favorite pastas, but the spinach is best for this) 2 (15 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes 1 small onion , diced[...]

1/2 lb penne pasta 2 cups basil leaves , solidly packed 3 garlic cloves , cut into pieces 1/3 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup asiago-parmesan cheese , grated 1[...]