Lemon Artichoke Chicken

This zesty chicken recipe will warm you right up on those cold winter evenings!

Plain chicken breasts are elevated to new heights of deliciousness, with the simple lemon butter sauce of this recipe. Add in the Mediterranean flavors of tangy artichoke hearts and capers to make this dish truly special. It’s the #1 dish my husband requests on the regular!

Perfect for entertaining, it makes an ordinary dinner special, with the simple additions of steamed rice or pasta, a side salad. And don’t forget the crusty bread, for dipping into the lemony, butter sauce!

And if that isn’t enough, this Lemon Artichoke Chicken cooks all in ONE Pan! Leftovers are amazing the next day, if there are any!

Ingredients

4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts 6 tablespoon flour; divided 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) - divided 1/2 cup green onions or scallions ; chopped 2 cups chicken stock or broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice ; freshly squeezed 1 jar artichoke hearts ; quartered and drained 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup capers - drained Optional -1/4 cup flat-leafed parsley -chopped Optional - Lemon slices for garnish

Directions

• In a shallow dish, combine 4 tablespoons flour and black pepper. Dredge chicken breast halves in mixture. • In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter (1/2 stick). Add green onions; saute over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Add chicken to pan; cook, turning once, until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. • Add chicken stock and wine to the pan, stirring to scrape bits off bottom. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 6 minutes. • In a small bowl, knead together remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and remaining 1/2 stick of butter. Whisk into sauce and stir until thickened. Stir in lemon juice and artichoke hearts. Stir in salt. • Add chicken and cook, covered, until heated through, about 7 minutes. Just before serving, add capers and chopped parsley to chicken.