CHICKEN WITH BASIL ARTICHOKE SAUCE

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Lemon-flavored chicken and a basil-artichoke sauce make this an elegant entree for Easter. It's delicious served over hot cooked pasta or rice. -Andrea Metzler, Moscow, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
SAUCE:
3-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups milk
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk cornstarch and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Vladimir Pena
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Dew Wickramasinghe
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Sk Yeabur Raj
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Shazia Moazzam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and tender chicken.


Ebrahim Abowarda
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Choudhary Haider Ali gakhri
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and it gave it a nice tang.


Behaylu Wondwosen
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a big hit with my family.


mulondo junior
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I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked in about 15 minutes. The sauce was easy to make and had a great flavor.


Snack M
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Nizar MC
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This chicken with basil artichoke sauce was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.