CHICKEN WITH BASIL ARTICHOKE SAUCE

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Lemon-flavored chicken and a basil-artichoke sauce make this an elegant entree for Easter. It's delicious served over hot cooked pasta or rice. -Andrea Metzler, Moscow, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
SAUCE:
3-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups milk
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Rub chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk cornstarch and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges