oven-roasted chicken-veggies & a multigrain baguette

oven-roasted chicken

with artichokes, tomatoes, and capers

& multigrain baguette

I wanted to make something special and out of the norm for Spencer and I to celebrate our 6 month wedding anniversary (I like to use any and every reason to celebrate!)... I probably shouldn't have been so daring by just winging it with a new recipe that only existed in my mind, but I got lucky and this recipe is now going to be at the top of our list! 
Spencer literally inhaled it and made "Bob noises" (What About Bob?) the entire time. He is a good sport to try everything I make but I LOVE when he loves how it turns out. 
We also served this with our very most favorite kale salad

Ingredients:

• 2 large boneless-skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
• 1 can artichoke hearts, canned in water
• 1 can roasted tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons capers, NOT packed in oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onions
• a dash of dried red pepper flakes, optional for a little heat
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray glass baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray
2. heat non-stick skillet on stove to medium-high heat and spray with olive oil or non-stick spray 
3. sprinkle chicken breast with salt and pepper and brown in skillet 1-2 minutes each side then set aside into glass baking dish
4. turn skillet down to medium-low heat and combine tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, garlic, onions, and red pepper flakes. let simmer for about 7 minutes.
5. add basil and simmer for 1-2 more minutes, then pour over chicken breasts and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes (time will vary depending on your oven)

toasted multigrain baguette

Ingredients:

• 1 multigrain baguette, sliced (my favorite: trader joe's bakery)
• olive oil spray (i used a Mister)
• 1 clove garlic or garlic powder
• italian seasoning (or combination of dried oregano, basil, parsley, sea salt, and pepper)

Instructions:

1. set oven to broil on high
2. cut end off garlic clove and rub over each slice
3. spray with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning
4. put under broiler for 3-5 minutes, KEEP A GOOD EYE ON THESE OR THEY WILL BURN