ARTICHOKE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE ~ repost

3-14 oz. cans artichoke hearts, well-drained

1# fresh mushrooms, sliced

(Saute mushrooms in 3T. butter until tender, drain)

8 baked chicken breasts, cut into fork-sized pieces

1 can pitted ripe olives, drained

Combine the above and put into greased 9x13 pan.

Mix together the following and pour over the chicken mixture:

2 cups Heinz chicken gravy

2 cups diced or shredded Swiss cheese (add to warm gravy)

1/4 tsp. marjoram

2 T. dry sherry (optional)

Toss 1 T. melted butter with the following and sprinkle over top of the chicken:

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. Parmesan

pinch paprika

Bake uncovered 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees. Add fresh parsley to the top.

Comments: 19

LaRue B. Dec 27, 2007, 8:41am EST

That sounds wonderful. I emailed it to my granddaughter. She loves anything with artichokes. Thanks.

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Marianne M. Dec 27, 2007, 8:45am EST

LaRue! Thanks for your nice comment. Hope your granddaughter likes it.

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A. Foster T. Dec 27, 2007, 8:59am EST

Ohhh...I actually have most of the stuff to make that. I know what we're having for dinner!

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☃ Aunt Shanny Dec 27, 2007, 9:17am EST

Sounds good!

Question: If you are starting with baked chicken breast, and then bake a further 50-60 minutes, wouldn't the chicken get really dry?

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Marianne M. Dec 27, 2007, 9:33am EST

Great question, Shannon. I don't remember it ever tasting dry, but you could reduce the baking time and test it for doneness. Maybe it only needs 30 minutes to bake. Makes perfect sense. Must be that the cheese and the gravy keep it moist enough???

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Kimber L. Dec 27, 2007, 9:39am EST

I have never had artichokes!

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Risa G. Dec 27, 2007, 10:56am EST

That sounds warming and comforting. We are starting to enjoy artichokes around here. Never really did before. Thanks for the recipe.

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Joan O. Dec 27, 2007, 9:41pm EST

This sounds wonderful. I used to make a chicken casserole that had artichokes in it but this sounds even better. Think I just might have to give it a try. Thanks!

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