Simple, easy, pretty on the plate, and delicious. That’s what Anne Delo says about her gourmet panko-crusted chicken breasts, and we heartily agree. That’s why we’ve selected Anne, a long-time Food Schmooze listener from Woodbury to be our first Star Home Cook.
Her Artichoke Parmesan Pesto Chicken consists of just four ingredients and can be prepared in five minutes, using a container of artichoke Parmesan pesto widely available in the refrigerated section at most food markets. (Or, you can easily make the pesto yourself by combining softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped canned artichoke hearts, Panko bread crumbs, and finely chopped parsley; you want it to be a creamy spreadable mix.) We think this is the perfect dish for a weeknight meal, and for company. Should you find yourself tired of chicken, I use this artichoke spread on grilled flat bread to create an instant appetizer, or I put it on a fish fillet, including swordfish and halibut, before baking.
Congratulations, Anne. We can see that dinner is just the ticket at your house. Thanks for sending in one of your favorite go-to recipes, especially one that combines great flavors and simplicity.
(Anne Delo is a member of The Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition.)
