Chicken and Artichoke Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• coarse salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 6 carrots, cut in 1/2 inch rounds, about 3 cups
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• cooked white rice or buttered noodles

Directions

1. 1

   Generously season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 T butter in a Dutch Oven over med-high. Brown half the chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and chicken. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to med. Add 1/4 c water; scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to loosen browned bits. Add onions; cook until golden, about 5 minute Stir in flour; cook 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Add broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Add carrots, thyme, 1 t salt and 1/2 t pepper. Simmer til carrots are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cut chicken into 1/2 inch chunks and return to pot. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add artichokes; cook til warmed about 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Serve.