MARY ELLEN'S ARTICHOKE CHICKEN
CASSEROLE
 
1 can chicken broth
4 whole chicken breasts
1 can artichoke hearts, drained
6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. Half and Half
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. dry sherry
1/2 tsp. dry rosemary
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced

In frying pan, bring broth to simmer over medium heat. Place breasts in a single layer. Cover and poach until tender. Lift breasts from broth and let cool. Reserve 3/4 cup broth for sauce. When cool, remove skin and bones from chicken. Arrange breasts in 8 x 12 inch baking dish.

Distribute artichoke hearts evenly on top of breasts and set aside. In pan over medium heat melt 4 tablespoons butter and blend flour, salt and pepper. Cook until bubbly (stir occasionally). Gradually, stir in reserved broth and Half and Half. Cook until boils and thickens. Add cheese, sherry and rosemary. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Pour over chicken. In pan, over medium heat, heat remaining butter and add mushrooms until golden. Arrange down center of casserole. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

recipe reviews
Mary Ellen's Artichoke Chicken Casserole
 #27853
 Vanessa (Indiana) says:
Love this recipe! Just made a few small changes. Instead of half and half I used whole milk. I added 3 chopped onions and about 8 minced garlic cloves which I fried in a little oil and added over the chicken before pouring the sauce over the whole thing. Also, I used two boneless, skinless chicken breasts and two cans of artichoke hearts. Now that I wrote this all out it seems like alot of changes but I feel it is essentially the same recipe.
   #119012
 Susan C. (Texas) says:
I've made this twice now and both my husband and I really love it. I used boneless & skinless chicken breasts and cut them up. I added 1 clove of chopped garlic to the poaching chicken. I didn't have plain Parmesan but used a trio blend I already had of Parmesan, Romano and Asiago cheeses. I didn't have any rosemary at the time, so I used a little oregano and poultry seasoning (sage, marjoram, thyme) and a dash of tarragon instead. I think I used a whole tbsp. of sherry as I really like the flavor it gives the dish. Lastly, I added a small can of french fried onions in the mixture and saved a few to spread on the top before it went into the oven. Even with my substitutions, the dish came out divine!I'll be making this again for sure!

 

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