Makeover Creamy Chicken N Artichokes Food

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the chicken tenders. Then dredge in flour and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmery, add half of the chicken tenders.
• Cook the chicken, turning as needed, until until the tenders are golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or plate. Repeat with the rest of the tenders.
• Wipe out the skillet to remove all the dark brown flour. Reduce the heat to low.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the shallots and garlic. Cook until the shallots are soft, 1-2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add the wine. Bring to a boil and cook down until reduced by half, about 2 minutes
• Add the chicken stock, oregano, and mustard. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Add the evaporated milk and bring back to a boil to let the sauce thicken a little.
• Then reduce the heat and stir in the parmesan. Once it's melted, add in the artichokes and heat them through.
• Add back in the chicken and warm it up (about 30 seconds). Then sprinkle in the parsley and serve.

CREAMY CHICKEN 'N' ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. , Add wine or broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Return chicken to the pan; simmer 6-8 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; keep warm. , Add remaining butter to cream mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1 cup. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions. Divide rice among four plates; top with the chicken, sauce, artichoke hearts and olives.

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE OVER PENNE

Steps:

• Boil the penne, drain, rinse, and set aside. To prevent the noodles from sticking, spray with olive oil cooking spray.
• In a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the butter and also spray with olive oil cooking spray. Add the garlic. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan, and saute until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, covering with foil. Add the vermouth and the juice and zest from 2 lemons. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits and cook over medium-high heat to reduce a bit before adding the broth, flour, and milk and whisk constantly to incorporate the flour. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly and season with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens even more. Return the cooked chicken, along with any reserved juices, to the pan. Add the artichokes and stir gently until the artichokes and chicken are warmed through and the sauce is even thicker. Place the penne on a pretty platter and top with the chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for an easy and elegant presentation.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F
• Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and lay in a large casserole dish.
• Mix together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder. Stir in the quartered artichoke hearts, diced green chiles, and half (1/4 cup) parmesan cheese. Mix until combined.
• Spread the artichoke mixture over the chicken and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)

CREAMY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Clean chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder (or whichever seasonings you prefer) on both sides of chicken pieces.
• Bake for 25 minutes, then add cream of chicken soup and bake for 10 more minutes (or until done). Serve over rice or egg noodles.

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. With the flat side of a meat mallet or a small skillet, pound to a 1/2-inch thickness. To soften noise, place chicken in plastic on a folded kitchen towel when pounding.
• In a medium skillet, heat 3 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Saute until golden brown and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove.
• To pan, add garlic, white part of the scallions, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and remaining teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook until artichokes are heated through and sauce has reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Spoon mixture over chicken.
• To make couscous, if desired: Bring a small pot of salted water to boil; add couscous. Boil until couscous is tender but still pleasantly chewy, about 10 minutes. Drain, toss with scallion greens, and serve alongside chicken.