Chicken With Artichokes and Mushrooms

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil or bacon drippings over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Brown the chicken on both sides in the hot skillet, about one minute per side, but do not cook all the way through.

5. 5

   Remove to a casserole dish.

6. 6

   Add the prosciutto to the chicken drippings and cook about 2 minutes until crisp.

7. 7

   Remove to casserole dish on top of the chicken.

8. 8

   Chop the artichoke hearts into large pieces and reserve the liquid.

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   Add the mushrooms, artichokes, and garlic to the pan and reduce heat to medium.

10. 10

    Saute about 5-7 minutes until the garlic is soft and the liquid has evaporated from the mushrooms.

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    Spoon mixture over the chicken in the casserole dish.

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    Pour the reserved liquid from the artichokes into the pan, along with the wine or broth.

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    Add the flour, wisking briskly to remove any lumps.

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    Once mixture has thickened, pour over chicken and mushroom mixture.

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    Bake about 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.