3 very lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
This decadent lightened-up dish originally from Debra Hibbs of Beaumont, California features chicken and artichokes topped with a creamy wine sauce. "Serve it for a your next event or family meal. No one will be disappointed!
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 package (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, cooked and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Directions:
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. Add wine or broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-9 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Divide rice among four plates; top with chicken, sauce, artichokes and olives. Yield: 4 servings.
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