It's semi-quick and made with great ingredients, without using cooked-up words.
You may love to cook, but you don’t always have the time to putter about in the kitchen whipping up a gourmet fantasy meal: Time is short on weekdays when you come home from work and need to make dinner in addition to everything else on your list.
You also don’t want to compromise on taste! Below, a relatively quick meal that mostly relies on ingredients you’ll already have in your fridge and pantry, plus a couple things you really should stock on a regular basis anyway:
Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto
Basil Garlic Red Potatoes
Shallot Asparagus
(Follow the steps in this order, as it optimizes efficient multitasking)
Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons artichoke hearts, chopped
4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
2 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice a pocket into the side of each breast and stuff with equal amounts of artichoke and feta. Wrap chicken with prosciutto, making sure to cover the pocket opening and tuck ends underneath. Grease a small casserole dish with the olive oil, place the chicken breasts in it and roast for 30 minutes or until done.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the potatoes.
Basil Garlic Red Potatoes
5 red potatoes, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook, covered, on medium high, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.
While chicken and potatoes cook, prepare the asparagus. (They cook quickly, so this might be a good time to pour another glass or wine and/or set the table.)
Shallot Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
Place all ingredients in a medium skillet and cook on high heat, shaking the pan often, for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
At this point, all three dishes should be finished cooking and ready to plate at the same time. Enjoy! Serves two.
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