My take on Trader Joe's artichoke antipasto spread, this healthy and flavorful dish pairs perfectly with chicken, fish, pasta, or can be used as a dip for crackers. It comes together with just a few simple ingredients and looks gourmet.
1. Prepare the Artichoke Antipasto. Chop up all ingredients, mix them together in a large bowl, and season to taste with salt. Set aside.
2. Prep the chicken. Use a mallet to pound the chicken to even out the thickness. The thinner it is, the quicker it will cook.
3. Place the chicken on a plate and season each side of the breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Zest lemon over the chicken breasts and squeeze the lemon juice over each breast.
4. Warm olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook it on the other side for another 3 minutes. Spoon the Artichoke Antipasto over the chicken and let it finish cooking for another 3-5 minutes - cook time will vary based on thickness of chicken, but a foolproof way to cook chicken is to use an internal meat thermometer - it’s done when it reaches 165°F.
5. Serve chicken with a side salad & your favorite veggies.
Store any extra Artichoke Antipasto in a jar in the fridge and serve it with healthy crackers, mixed into pasta or cauliflower rice, or on your favorite fish. Enjoy!
