Description
Savory chicken artichoke skillet brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with remarkable simplicity. Rich herb-infused ingredients meld together, creating a delightful meal perfect for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality comfort without complex preparation.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 boneless thighs)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth for non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (quartered, canned or jarred, drained)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved, optional for extra freshness)
- 2 tablespoons capers (optional, for briny flavor)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for finishing the sauce)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Warm a combination of olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a rich, flavorful cooking base.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust through careful searing, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Once chicken reaches a perfect golden color and initial cooking is complete, transfer pieces to a separate plate, keeping them warm and preserving their juiciness.
- The preliminary searing process locks in the chicken’s natural flavors and prepares the skillet for subsequent ingredients, creating a foundation for a deeply layered dish.
Notes
- Opt for bone-in chicken thighs to enhance flavor and keep the meat extra juicy during cooking.
- Ensure skillet is properly heated before adding chicken to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in moisture.
- Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help create a crispy, beautifully caramelized exterior.
- Select marinated artichoke hearts for an additional layer of tangy flavor that complements the savory chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg