Rosemary Chicken

This recipe is from Quick and Easy Recipes - published by Better Home and Gardens.





Ingrediants:


Nonstick cooking spray


1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs


1 8 or 9 ounce package frozen artichoke hearts


12 cloves garlic, minced


1/2 cup chopped onion


1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth


2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed


1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel


1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper


1 tablespoon cornstarch


1 tablespoon cold water





Directions:


Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Brown chicken, half at a time, in hot skillet. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine frozen artichoke hearts, garlic, and onion. In a small bowl, combine broth, rosemary, lemon peel and pepper. Pour over vegetables in slow cooker. Add chicken; spoon some of the garlic mixture over chicken.


Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.


Transfer chicken and artichokes to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover chicken and artichokes with foil to keep warm.


If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and teh cold water. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook about 15 minutes more or until slightly thickened. Spoon sauce over chicken and artichokes.





Makes 6 servings.



This recipe turned out pretty bland. I was a little disappointed.