Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes

Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes is one of the dishes that taste absolutely amazing and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. It is a dish that brings forth a terrific combination that is sure to have your mouth watering. The mere aroma of artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes can leave you with an appropriate expectation of what is about to arrive.In essence, it is a quick and delicious chicken dish that can be prepared in a variety of different ways as well as by using different ingredients. There aren’t any fancy ingredients that aren’t available in your local grocery store.

Health benefits:

Chicken has 32 grams of protein per 100 grams which makes it a great source of protein. Chicken is also a useful source of vitamin B which is extremely useful in preventing skin disorders, cataracts and regulating both the digestion and the nervous system.

Ingredients

olive oil: 1-2 tbsp

chicken breasts, skin-on/bone or removed: 4

cloves whole garlic, peeled: 6

artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half: 1 can (398ml)

dry white wine: 1/3 cup

chicken broth: 1/3 cup

heavy cream (35%) (or a lighter cream, mixed with 1 tsp. cornstarch): 1/3 cup

sun-dried tomatoes, slivered (packed oil or soaked if dried): 5-6

grated parmesan (optional): 1-2 tbsp

Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes

1. Pre-heat the oven to around 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. On the skillet, heat the olive oil over medium light flame.
3. Make sure that you properly dry, salt and pepper the chicken.
4. Add chicken to the hot pan.
5. Preferably add it side down and cook until it reaches a golden brown hue.
6. Let it cook for 6-8 minutes on each side.
7. Take out the chicken and let it rest on the side.
8. Now add garlic, cooking and stirring it until it reaches a brownish color.
9. Take off the pan from heat.
10. Add the chicken into the pan and begin adding the artichokes.
11. Make sure you stir them for 1-2 minutes.
12. Now add the pan into the pre-heated oven.
13. Let the chicken and artichokes roast for about 10 minutes.
14. If the chicken is not boneless then cook for about 15-20 minutes.
15. Remove the pan from the oven and place chicken on a separate plate.
16. Add white wine to the hot pan.
17. Let it simmer until the alcohol smell disappears.
18. Add chicken broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper.
19. Cook the sauce until it thickens.
20. Mix the sauce with the chicken and cook for 2 minutes.