Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, on the bone, split and skinned
  • 1 pound fresh morels, cleaned and halved or quartered, if large
  • 4 large fresh artichoke hearts, each cut into 8 wedges and tossed with lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • About 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 1/2 cup fresh shelled peas

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts and sear until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Place in a large, shallow baking dish.
  • Surround with the morels and artichoke hearts.
  • Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Pour enough chicken broth in the dish to half cover the chicken.
  • Push the morels and artichoke hearts down into the liquid.
  • Bake until the chicken is tender and just cooked through, about 35 minutes.
  • Add the peas to the dish and bake for 5 minutes longer.
  • Divide the chicken among 4 plates.
  • Remove the vegetables from the broth with a slotted spoon and place them around the chicken.
  • Serve immediately.