Southern Living Chicken Artichoke

Southern Living Chicken Artichoke 

¼ c margarine

6 chicken breast halves

1 c chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

3 T all-purpose flour

¼ t salt

1 ¼ c white wine

1 c chicken broth

1 (3 oz) package cream cheese

1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved

½ c sliced natural almonds-toasted

Melt butter. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes on each side or until brown. Remove chicken, save drippings. Place chicken in a 2-quart casserole and set aside. Sauté onions and garlic in juices until tender. Add flour and salt, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Gradually add wine and broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.  Add cream cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Remove from heat and set aside. Arrange halved artichoke hearts over chicken. Spoon cream cheese mixture over chicken and artichokes. Cool. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. 4-6 servings. May be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours.