Chicken Royale Bake

I like to serve this dish when I have company for supper or for a special occasion. No one will ever suspect how easy it is to make. It may be served over buttered noodles, if desired.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2-4 1⁄2 lbs chicken, cut up
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1 (10ounce) jar  sliced mushrooms
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  whipping cream
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon tarragon leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  dash  ground red pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (Not Marinated)

Directions

1. Brown chicken in butter and oil.
2. Remove and place in 3 quart casserole dish.
3. In same skillet saute mushrooms.
4. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add soup, wine and water and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
6. Stir in cream and seasonings.
7. Pour over chicken and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
8. Stir in drained artichokes and bake 5 minutes more.