chicken with artichokes and asparagus

This chicken recipe is filled with spring flavors. We love that it is a one dish meal and can be prepared ahead of time.

ingredients:

• 1 large bunch asparagus
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 6.5oz jar Cara Mia Marinated Artichokes
• 4-6 skinless, boneless small chicken breasts
• 1 leek, white and green part only, sliced
• 6 pieces Pancetta, uncooked & chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Oregano, thyme, basil, salt & pepper, garlic powder, to taste cooking spray

directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 13 inch baking dish by spraying oil on the bottom and sides.
2. Wash 1 bunch of asparagus and trim the bottom 1/4 – 1/3 of the stalks and arrange in the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Place chicken over the asparagus in the dish. Then top with Cara Mia Marinated Artichokes (with the marinade) and sliced leeks over the chicken.
4. Pour the cup chicken stock into the bottom of the pan to add moisture while cooking. Sprinkle the entire dish generously with salt & pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and garlic powder.
5. Cover with foil and bake in the oven for  30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the foil and place the dish in the broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown the top of the dish.

note:

1. Makes 4-6 Servings
2. Prep and cooking time 40 min
3. This recipe was based on a recipe from The Fit Cookie