Artichoke And Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Fresh Flavors Feb 06 Food

CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast lightly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place flour in a small plate or shallow bowl, then dredge both sides of each chicken breast lightly through the flour. Gently shake off any excess, then place chicken in the skillet.
• Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
• If the skillet looks dry, add a tiny bit more olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and gently scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Add sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Continue simmering for 1-2 minutes, until the liquid is slightly reduced.
• Stir in the cream and artichoke hearts. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
• Return chicken to the skillet, spooning a bit of sauce over each piece. Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth, artichoke hearts with juice, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper into chicken mixture; cover skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a platter; spoon chicken mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN (FRESH FLAVORS FEB '06)

Steps:

• Preparation: Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat, and add the olive oil until just smoking. Place chicken in the skillet and brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each side).Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Put garlic in the pan, and sear,until aromas begin to release (this will happen quickly, within 1 minute or so), and garlic turns golden brown. Take pan AWAY from the heat and add the wine. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan and let wine reduce for about 1 minute. Pour tomatoes into pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in pesto and artichokes. Return chicken to the pan, and cover.Lower heat to medium-low, and continue until chicken is finished cooking through, approximately 10 minutes.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil is hot add the onions and saute until translucent. Stir in the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, then add the salt, pepper and garlic. When the garlic begins to lightly brown, deglaze with 1/4 cup of the white wine. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter, allow it to melt, then toss in the Parmesan and parsley.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool before stuffing the chicken breast.
• Rinse, trim and pound out chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thick. Do not over-pound as holes in the chicken will make it difficult for the chicken to retain the stuffing.
• Put 1/4 of the stuffing mixture at 1 end of a chicken breast. Gentle roll the chicken breast folding the ends in to help keep the stuffing from coming out during the cooking process. Secure the chicken roll with 2 toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts and stuffing.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken breasts, with the secured side of the chicken first, to insure the roll with stay together. Brown the chicken on all sides, add remaining butter, and deglaze with remaining white wine.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and discard the toothpicks. Slice each breast on a bias into 5 pieces and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining pan drippings, garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat saute pan on medium high for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks, place in bag. Add flour and shake to coat.
• Place oil in pan, add chicken and cook 2 - 3 minutes or until chicken begins to brown.
• Stir in wine, reduce heat to medium - low and cook until wine has slightly reduced.
• Squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon over chicken and then stir in artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, butter, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook an additional 2 - 3 minutes until chicken is done.
• Remove chicken from heat and stir in thyme then sprinkle with cheese and serve.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO QUICHE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, garlic, salt, and pepper together.
• Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over the bottom of the pie shell.
• Sprinkle the sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and basil on top of the cheese.
• Pour the egg mixture over all.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean and top is golden brown.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve.
• **As always--cover pie crust edges w/ foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside.
• Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.