Outstanding Chicken Dinner

Health score
15%
Outstanding Chicken Dinner
50 min.
4
662kcal

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Looking for a mouth-watering, comforting chicken dinner that's sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further! This Outstanding Chicken Dinner is a culinary delight that combines the rich flavors of chicken, artichokes, and mushrooms in a creamy, herbed sauce. Perfect for a special lunch or a cozy dinner, this recipe is designed to serve four and comes together in just 50 minutes. With a caloric content of 662 kcal per serving, it's a satisfying meal that won't leave you feeling heavy or guilty.

The star of this dish is the succulent, bone-in chicken breast halves, cooked to perfection and paired with nutritious, sliced artichoke hearts and a double dose of button mushrooms for a earthy, savory twist. The sauce, a luxurious blend of half-and-half cream and Parmesan cheese, is thickened with all-purpose flour and seasoned with dried rosemary, salt, and pepper, creating a rich, velvety coating that elevates the dish to new heights.

Prepared with simple, accessible ingredients and requiring just a handful of equipment, this recipe is a breeze to follow, even for novice cooks. The process is straightforward: a brief simmer on the stovetop followed by a bake in the oven, allowing you to prepare a side or salad to complete your meal with minimal effort.

Whether you're looking to treat your loved ones to a special meal or simply craving a delicious, home-cooked dish, this Outstanding Chicken Dinner is sure to satisfy. Its classic combination of flavors and the luxurious creaminess of the sauce make it a recipe you'll want to revisit time and time again. So why wait? Grab your ingredients and get ready to impress with this delightful, comforting dish!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce artichoke hearts drained sliced canned
  • ounce mushrooms chopped
  • ounce mushrooms chopped
  •  chicken breast halves bone-in skinless
  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups half and half 
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute mushrooms in butter until tender.
  3. Remove from the skillet, and set aside.
  4. Place the chicken into the skillet, and pour the broth over it. Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Reserve 1/2 cup of broth from the pan, and discard or save remaining broth for other uses.
  5. Remove the chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with artichokes.
  6. Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter in a skillet over medium heat, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the 1/2 cup of reserved broth, and half and half cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  7. Pour sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
  8. Place sauteed mushrooms on the top.
  9. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  10. Let stand for a few minutes before serving to let the sauce thicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories662kcal
Protein24.6%
Fat59.77%
Carbs15.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.25
Glycemic Load
9.47
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.982173733089%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:662.03kcal
33.1%
Fat:44.17g
67.96%
Saturated Fat:25.57g
159.82%
Carbohydrates:25.98g
8.66%
Net Carbohydrates:23.29g
8.47%
Sugar:7.12g
7.91%
Cholesterol:189.19mg
63.06%
Sodium:1621.38mg
70.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.9g
81.8%
Selenium:64.42µg
92.03%
Vitamin B3:17.19mg
85.96%
Phosphorus:608.13mg
60.81%
Vitamin B2:0.99mg
58.1%
Vitamin B6:1.04mg
51.92%
Vitamin B5:3.76mg
37.63%
Calcium:342.06mg
34.21%
Potassium:991.13mg
28.32%
Vitamin A:1284.31IU
25.69%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.14%
Copper:0.46mg
22.8%
Zinc:2.9mg
19.34%
Magnesium:62.87mg
15.72%
Folate:57.56µg
14.39%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.22%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.57%
Iron:1.98mg
10.99%
Fiber:2.69g
10.76%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.64%
Vitamin D:0.89µg
5.94%
Vitamin C:4.57mg
5.54%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.87%
Source:Allrecipes