Turn a dinner of roasted chicken and vegetables into a simple yet flavorful skillet standby
The chicken achieves a perfectly roasted hue and crispy skin from cooking first in the skillet, and once the chicken is moved to another dish to finish cooking in the oven (a must for bone-in chicken breasts to cook evenly), the skillet is left with a savory fond that is ideal for either making a rich pan sauce or flavoring pan-roasted vegetables, like artichokes.
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Cherry Tomatoes
Serves 4
18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts
Salt and pepper
4 (10- to 12-ounce) bone-in split chicken breasts, trimmed, brined if desired
5 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
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