LEMON CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
4-1/2 lbs. skinless chicken pieces
2 onions, coarsely chopped
4 carrots, diced
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
1-1/4 lbs. frozen artichoke hearts
1/4 cup sun dry tomatoes, minced
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. mint, or 2 Tbs. fresh, chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a heavy ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear chicken 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a platter and set aside. Sauté onion and carrots in same skillet over medium high heat 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until onion is softened. Add potatoes and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, salt and pepper to taste and any juices accumulated from chicken. Bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Arrange chicken over vegetables. Cover skillet and bake 20 minutes. Remove cover, reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout.