Sherried Artichoke Chicken Food

SHERRIED ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, salt and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until browned on both sides. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with artichokes; set aside. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Stir in broth and tarragon. Bring to a boil. Combine the flour and sherry or additional broth until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

SKILLET CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a skillet until about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until golden on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes; turn and cook until the other side is golden, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; when hot, add the artichoke hearts and red onion and cook, undisturbed, until golden in spots, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and add the broth and olives. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Top with the parsley, feta, peppers and brine.

ROMANTIC CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in oil and butter for 5 to 7 minutes per side; remove from skillet, and set aside.
• Place artichoke hearts and mushrooms in the skillet, and saute until mushrooms are brown and tender. Return chicken to skillet, and pour in reserved artichoke liquid and wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Stir in capers, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat; serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic pepper. Place chicken in a greased baking dish, and cover evenly with artichoke mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika to taste. Melt butter or margarine in heavy skillet and brown chicken on all sides. Remove to covered 9x13 inch casserole.
• Add mushrooms to pan drippings and saute. Add flour and gradually add stock or broth and sherry. Season with rosemary; deglaze skillet.
• Arrange artichoke hearts among the chicken pieces and pour sauce over all. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until tender.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Remove chicken to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange artichokes and mushrooms on top of chicken; set aside. , Saute onion in pan juices until crisp-tender. Combine the flour, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir into pan until blended. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 165°, about 40 minutes. Serve with noodles and sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in the chicken to read 165°.

EASY ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy pot over medium-high. Once it's hot, heat the olive oil, then add the chicken. Sear on each side until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
• Add the tomatoes, onions, artichoke hearts and red pepper flakes and give everything a big stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the onions are transparent and the chicken is cooked through.
• Shred the chicken with two forks, or skip this step. Serve and top each portion with a few capers.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the paprika and sprinkle on all sides of the chicken.
• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken prettily on all sides, in batches, adjusting the heat as needed. Transfer the chicken to a large Dutch oven or casserole.
• Pour off the butter from the skillet, wipe it clean and return it to the heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter starts to foam, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over them, stir in the chicken broth and the sherry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Halve artichoke hearts and arrange them between the chicken pieces. Pour mushroom-sherry sauce over them and cook in the oven, covered, for 40 minutes to an hour.

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.

SHERRIED ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Brown the chicken pieces in skillet.
• Remove chicken to a 1&1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Place artichoke hearts among the chicken parts.
• Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
• Add the shallots and mushrooms to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the flour.
• Stirring constantly, add the chicken broth and sherry to the skillet.
• Cook for a few minutes to combine.
• Pour sauce over chicken and artichokes, cover and heat at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until nicely browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and stir until slightly softened, about 30 seconds, then add the artichokes and cook, stirring, until the artichokes are hot and the onions are translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and stir, then add the cream and more black pepper, if desired, then stir again. Let the sauce come to a simmer, then add the Parmesan and cook for a minute to thicken.
• Add the pimientos, spinach and lemon juice, then stir until the spinach has wilted, for a minute or so. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet, spooning a little sauce over the top. Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve with warm bread.

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Fry the bacon in the butter.
• Add garlic.
• Dredge chicken in flour.
• Add to the oil; brown.
• Add wine.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Add artichokes that have been chopped along with juice.
• Mix flour to chicken broth.
• Add to pan.
• Add capers
• Cook till chicken is done.
• Just before serving, add tomato and spinach.

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.

SHERRIED ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the paprika, salt & pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken.
• In a large non-stick skillet, cook chicken in 1 tbs butter until browned on both sides.
• Transfer to a 2-qt baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with artichokes; set aside.
• In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Stir in the broth & tarragon. Bring to a boil.
• Combine the flour & sherry (or additional broth) until smooth; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook & stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Pour over chicken. Cover & bake at 350*F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

ZESTY CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Combine the thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in 2 teaspoons oil; remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the artichokes, wine and olives. Return chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Remove chicken and keep warm. Simmer artichoke mixture, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated; serve with chicken.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND HERBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine fennel wedges, artichokes, tomatoes and 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat. Spread in an even layer.
• In a small bowl, combine garlic, ground fennel, rosemary, sage and the remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper, then rub with spice mixture. Arrange the chicken on top of the vegetables skin-side up.
• Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is golden and crisp and cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Divide chicken and vegetables among plates. Pour pan juices into a small bowl, let settle and then skim off the fat with a spoon. Stir in olives, lemon juice and red-pepper flakes (if using). Spoon sauce over chicken and vegetables. Serve warm.

SHERRIED CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Season chicken generously with salt, pepper and paprika. Brown al all sides in skillet in 4 tablespoons of the butter.
• Transfer to a 3 quart casserole and arrange artichoke hearts between the chicken pieces.
• Add remaining butter to skillet and saute onion and mushrooms.
• Stir in flour and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, sherry and herbs.
• Cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
• Pour over chicken, cover and bake for 40 minutes.

"OPULENT" CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Pat chicken dry and season both sides with paprika and salt and pepper. In a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet heat 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook chicken, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. With tongs transfer chicken to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart shallow baking dish or casserole. In a colander rinse artichoke hearts and drain on paper towels. Scatter artichoke hearts around chicken.
• Slice mushrooms. Wipe out skillet and in it heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until foam subsides. Add mushrooms, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until liquid given off by mushrooms is evaporated. Add flour and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, 3 minutes. Add Sherry or Marsala and broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer sauce, stirring, 5 minutes and pour over chicken.
• Cover baking dish or casserole with foil or a lid and bake mixture in middle of oven 40 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.