Chicken and Artichoke Cacciatore and Peasant Bread

Jenna Dean who was in our ward for a short time gave me these two wonderful recipes, and they are pretty easy. Hope you enjoy it as much as our family has. Anika

Chicken and Artichoke Cacciatore

4 chicken breast halves
Flour seasoned with salt and pepper
2 T. olive oil
1 (6 oz. jar) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 (16 oz. can) crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1/2 t. oregano
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. pepper
8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms (or canned)

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour and brown over med-high heat. Add artichoke hearts, crushed tomatoes, garlic, herbs, pepper, and mushrooms. Remove from heat, cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Serve over pasta or rice.


Peasant Bread

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. warm water
1 T. sugar
2 t. salt
4 c. flour
oil
corn meal
melted butter

Place yeast, water, sugar, and salt in warm bowl and stir until dissolved. Add flour and stir until blended. Do not knead. Cover and let rise one hour or until doubled. Flour hands, remove dough from bowl and place in 2 rounds on oiled sheet sprinkled with corn meal. Let rise and additional hour. Brush the top with melted butter and bake at 425 degrees for 10 min. Reduce over temp to 375 degrees and cook 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and brush again with butter. Serve warm.