Opulent Chicken

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Mrs. Waddell Barnes
* Serves 4 whole breasts or 8 half breast servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 whole chicken breasts (may be boned, if desired) with skin removed, season with paprika, salt and pepper
* ½ cup margarine
* 1 can artichoke hearts, halved (15 oz)
* ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
* pinch of tarragon or rosemary
* 3 tbsp flour
* 1½ cups chicken bouillon
* ⅓ cup sherry
== Directions ==
# Mix paprika, salt and pepper on platter or in paper bag and coat chicken as for frying.
# Shake excess coating from chicken pieces, then sauté in margarine until brown.
# Place chicken pieces in large casserole and add artichokes among the breasts of chicken.
# Sauté fresh mushrooms in same skillet and add margarine if needed.
# Sprinkle crushed herbs over them and sauté 3 to 5 minutes more.
# Pour over chicken.
# Shake flour and bouillon together in jar with tight lid until well blended.
# Next stir in sherry.
# Pour in pan and stir over medium heat until thickened to consistency of medium cream sauce.
# Pour over chicken, cover casserole with lid or foil and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F. 
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Chicken breast Recipes
Category:Rosemary Recipes
Category:Tarragon Recipes
Category:Sherry Recipes