Baked Chicken & Artichoke Hearts

3 lbs - Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Salt
Paprika
1/4 c plus 2 T - Butter
9 oz - Artichoke Hearts
1/4 lb - Sliced Mushrooms
2T - Flour
2/3 C - Chicken Broth + 3 T Broth


Sprinkle chicken with salt, paprika, & pepper.
Melt 1/4 c butter in skillet & brown chicken over low heat.
Transfer to a greased shallow 2 qt casserole dish.
Reserve drippings in skillet.
Arrange artichoke hearts in between Chicken breasts, & set aside.
Add remaining butter to reserved drippings. Melt over low heat & add mushrooms, saute 4-5 min.
Stir flour into mushrooms. Gradually add broth mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly (5 min).
Pour sauce over chicken & artichokes.
Cover & bake @ 375 for 40 min.

It sounds like a lot of work but it is really easy and very yummy!!! :)