Basil Artichoke Chicken

• servings: 1 serving
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

2 leeks, sliced

3 roma tomatoes, diced

8 ounces artichoke hearts (frozen or jarred but needs to be drained)

1 1/2 cups white wine (can substitute chicken broth or do half wine or half broth)

1 cup parsley, minced

1/4 cup basil, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.

In large non stick skillet, brown chicken in 1-2 tbsp olive oil over med-high heat until golden on both sides. Time will vary between breasts and thighs; may need to do in 2 batches.

Remove golden chicken pieces and place in crock pot.

Add vinegar, garlic, and leeks to skillet and cook 1 minute.

Stir in artichoke and wine. Cook 1 minute. Pour all ingredients in skillet over chicken in your crock pot.

Cover and cook 4-5 hours on low.

Stir in parsley, basil, and tomatoes and continue cooking an additional hour.

Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 268.6
• Total Fat: 6.4
• Saturated Fat: 1.1
• Cholesterol: 68.4
• Sodium: 606
• Total Carbohydrate: 12.6
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6
• Total Sugars: 3.1
• Protein: 29.8