Chicken with Basil Artichoke Sauce Recipe

Chicken with Basil Artichoke Sauce Recipe Chicken with Basil Artichoke Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

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

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Chicken with Basil Artichoke Sauce Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup sauce equals 282 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 692 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Chicken with Basil Artichoke Sauce in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p154

Tip

Cheese Grater Cleanup

When grating blocks of cheese, I spray the grater with nonstick cooking spray. The grated cheese seems to flow right off, and there’s a lot less waste. Cleanup is a breeze, too. —Rochelle Hoover, Rapid City, South Dakota

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2012 by BushmanK

I thought this recipe was too bland. I tried to get a good flavor by adding some chicken broth but it was absolutely tasteless.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by dee-d

This was very easy to make and very delicious. I used 1%milk and it tasted like there was cream in it. The lemon and basil are a wonderful fresh addition. The whole family loved it and I'm sure I will be making it often.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by sgproverbs356

This was alright but the fresh basil was too overpowering. I added about 1/2 cup more parmesan cheese to balance the flavor. If you are not a fan of basil or artichoke then don't try this.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2012 by TexasR

This is excellent. The only thng I did different was, I cooked my chicken all the way in the skillet with a little butter and olive oil, cook it slow so it would be moist. I will double everything for the sauce next time, because it was awesome! I served it over egg noodles

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by BEFED

I haven't made this yet, but I wanted to alert those who don't know. If you brown a boneless chicken breast and bake it for 25 minutes at 375 degrees you will end up with a hockey puck!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by nativegirl97

I actually haven't made this yet but I think it looks really good! I plan to make it one day next week! :) I will come back and review at that time once I have tasted it but from looking at the pic and the recipe I think it will be good :)

 
 

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