Chicken with artichokes and peppers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonCorn oil
1tablespoonChopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
4Four-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat removed
½teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
½cupFinely chopped onion (1 small onion)
2Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1mediumRed bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
15ouncesArtichoke hearts in brine, drained
2tablespoonsDry white wine
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. In a non-stick 8-inch skillet, heat the oil, then add the thyme and chicken breasts. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of the pepper over the chicken and cook for 1 minute over medium heat, then turn the chicken over, sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook for another minute. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, retaining the cooking juices in the pan.

3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and saute for 1 minute. Add the sweet bell pepper, artichokes, wine, and salt, and cook for 1 more minute. 4. Spoon half the vegetables into an 8-inch casserole, place the chicken breasts over them in one layer, and cover them with the rest of the vegetables. Bake for 18-20 minutes.

To microcook: cook the casserole on high, covered, for 9 minutes, rotating the casserole after 4-½ minutes.