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SPRINGTIME ARTICHOKE LEMON CHICKEN

Need a quick, easy and elegant dish for a nice family supper or for casual entertaining? This chicken dish fills the bill on all counts. It’s different from the norm, and yet won’t keep you chained to the stove. It’s light enough, too, so you don’t feel like you’re stuffed when you leave the table. Enjoy!

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

1 to 1-1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into strips or large chunks, or use tenderloins
Flour for dredging
Olive oil
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 can, 15 oz, artichoke hearts packed in water or marinade, drained
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic or more to taste
1 cup white wine or defatted, low sodium chicken broth
1 lemon

Dredge chicken in flour & shake off excess. Saute in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil until cooked through, turning once. Remove and keep warm. Add mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients (and I’m using low sodium chicken broth for a healthier dish), including the juice of one half of the lemon. Cook down until liquid is slightly reduced. Adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if desired.

Return chicken to pan and reheat. Serve with brown rice, orzo or cous cous and asparagus.

 

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