Sautérned Artichoke Chicken

This terrific recipe for Sautérned Artichoke Chicken was submitted by Mildred Fortner of Montgomery, Alabama.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
6 tablespoons butter - divided use
1 (16-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas and pearl onions
1 pound small whole mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped green onion, white and green parts included
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup Sautérne wine
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Lemon twists for garnish (optional)
Parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with celery salt and lemon pepper.
2. In skillet, place 4 tablespoons butter and melt over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, about 10 minutes or until brown on both sides. Remove chicken to 3-quart casserole.
3. Arrange artichoke hearts and peas and onions in and around chicken.
4. In same fry pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to drippings. Add mushrooms and green onion; sauté about 3 minutes or until tender but not brown. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and stir in oregano, chicken broth and wine. Simmer 2 minutes or until smooth and thickened.
5. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Cover and bake in oven at 375°F (190°C) about 25 minutes, or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
6. Gradually add yogurt, stirring constantly and heating thoroughly. Serve over rice. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, lemon twists and parsley sprigs, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.