Company Chicken N Artichokes

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One of my favorite make-ahead dishes that serves a crowd and everyone loves! don't be put off by the number of steps-it really is very simple. And the title is true-easily worthy of company.

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Steps

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In large skillet , simmer chicken breasts , in a single layer , in chicken broth , covered until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

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Remove chicken & cool slightly.

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Arrange in a 9x13 baking dish.

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Reserve 1 1 / 2 cups chicken broth for sauce.

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Spoon artichoke hearts over chicken.

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In med.

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Skillet , melt 2 tbsp butter.

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Saute mushrooms and red pepper until all liquid has evaporated.

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Set aside.

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In small saucepan , melt 1 / 3 cup margarine.

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Blend in flour , salt and pepper.

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Gradually stir in reserved chicken broth and half-and-half.

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Bring to a boil , stirring constantly.

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Boil and stir 1 minute.

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Gradually stir in parmesan cheese until melted.

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Stir in sherry & rosemary.

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Pour sauce over chicken.

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Sprinkle mushrooms and red pepper evenly over sauce.

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Refrigerate , covered several hours or overnight.

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To bake: heat oven to 325 degrees.

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Bake covered , 1 hour.

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Uncover and bake until heated through.

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Ingredients

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whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, reduced-sodium chicken broth, artichoke hearts, butter, fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, flour, salt, pepper, half-and-half, parmesan cheese, dry sherry, dried rosemary