Basil Artichoke Chicken

Hopkins82's Note:

An elegant looking Italian chicken meal that comes out of your crockpot! Who would have known

• Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 1.0 cup

• 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

Directions:

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
2. 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.
3. Remove golden chicken pieces and place in crock pot.
4. Add vinegar, garlic, and leeks to skillet and cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in artichoke and wine. Cook 1 minute. Pour all ingredients in skillet over chicken in your crock pot.
6. Cover and cook 4-5 hours on low.
7. Stir in parsley, basil, and tomatoes and continue cooking an additional hour.
8. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Chef #1381375]

Very good recipe and easy to make. It does have a little peppery bite to it, but not overpowering. I served this over mashed potatoes and it was a very nice meal.