CREAMY LEMON ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Serves 4
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prep time: 10 minute(s)
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cook time: 15 minute(s)

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. Bertolli® Classico™ Olive Oil, divided
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 box (10 oz.) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 small shallot or onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar Bertolli® Alfredo Sauce
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions:

Season chicken, if desired with salt and ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in same skillet over medium heat and cook red pepper, artichokes and shallot, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in Sauce and simmer 2 minutes. Add chicken, lemon juice and lemon peel and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve, if desired, with hot cooked fettuccine or rice and garnish, if desired, with chopped fresh parsley.