Opulent Chicken

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Mrs. Waddell Barnes
 * Serves 4 whole breasts or 8 half breast servings.

Ingredients

 * 4 whole chicken breasts (may be boned, if desired) with skin removed, season with paprika, salt and pepper
 * ½ cup margarine
 * 1 can artichoke hearts, halved (15 oz)
 * ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * pinch of tarragon or rosemary
 * 3 tbsp flour
 * 1½ cups chicken bouillon
 * ⅓ cup sherry

Directions

 * 1) Mix paprika, salt and pepper on platter or in paper bag and coat chicken as for frying.
 * 2) Shake excess coating from chicken pieces, then sauté in margarine until brown.
 * 3) Place chicken pieces in large casserole and add artichokes among the breasts of chicken.
 * 4) Sauté fresh mushrooms in same skillet and add margarine if needed.
 * 5) Sprinkle crushed herbs over them and sauté 3 to 5 minutes more.
 * 6) Pour over chicken.
 * 7) Shake flour and bouillon together in jar with tight lid until well blended.
 * 8) Next stir in sherry.
 * 9) Pour in pan and stir over medium heat until thickened to consistency of medium cream sauce.
 * 10) Pour over chicken, cover casserole with lid or foil and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F.