Basil Artichoke Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
    2 leeks, sliced
    3 roma tomatoes, diced
    8 ounces artichoke hearts (frozen or jarred but needs to be drained)
    1 1/2 cups white wine (can substitute chicken broth or do half wine or half broth)
    1 cup parsley, minced
    1/4 cup basil, minced
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon cayenne
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
    Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
    In large non stick skillet, brown chicken in 1-2 tbsp olive oil over med-high heat until golden on both sides. Time will vary between breasts and thighs; may need to do in 2 batches.
    Remove golden chicken pieces and place in crock pot.
    Add vinegar, garlic, and leeks to skillet and cook 1 minute.
    Stir in artichoke and wine. Cook 1 minute. Pour all ingredients in skillet over chicken in your crock pot.
    Cover and cook 4-5 hours on low.
    Stir in parsley, basil, and tomatoes and continue cooking an additional hour.
    Serve hot.

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