Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Easy Gourmet Chicken

If you like the ingredients, you'll love the combination. I went to Costco one day and they were sampling a frozen meal with these ingredients. It tasted delicious, but I couldn't bring myself to buy it made. So I got the ingredients I didn't have and made this at home. Everyone in my family, from my husband to my four year old loved it! I think your family may like it too.
Layer
(Parmesan, garlic salt and Italian seasoning sprinkled underneath and on top)
2 lbs fresh chicken tenders
1 bell pepper red or yellow (cut into strips)
Marinated artichoke heart quarters (as many or few as you like)
Sliced or diced olives (I used black, I think green would be good too)
Bake at 350 'til chicken is done

I served it with sliced potatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt and  baked 'til partly golden on a stainless steel jelly roll pan/cookie sheet. Stir potatoes occasionally to cook evenly.

...and lightly steamed broccoli, sprinkled with garlic salt and enough shredded cheddar for flavor.

It doesn't take much time to prepare. Tonight, I cranked up the oven to 400 and put it on convection because I got a late start. It turned out great, again.