MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN IN CREAMY HERB SAUCE

Mediterranean Chicken in Creamy Herb Sauce image

Just because it's a weeknight does not mean that you can't have a delightful dinner. The aroma of the fresh herbs simmering in a creamy sauce combined with the chicken thighs make this easy entree is perfect supper for any night of the week. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups white wine
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked linguine
Additional minced fresh basil

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and cayenne. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the wine, artichokes, tomatoes and capers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the olives, 1/4 cup cheese, basil and thyme. , Serve with linguine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and additional minced basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.