Stuffed Artichoke Main Dish

9 steps · 1h total

1. 01

   Prepare Artichoke Core

   Carefully pull apart the center leaves of the artichoke. Once you have access, cut out the prickly center, then use a spoon to scoop out all the fuzzy choke, leaving the core empty.
2. 02

   Boil Artichoke

   Add a bit of lemon juice to the empty artichoke center; this helps prevent it from changing color. Transfer the prepared artichoke to boiling water and let it boil for about 10 minutes, until it starts to soften slightly.
3. 03

   Cool Artichoke

   Once boiled, remove the artichoke from the hot water. Add cold water to the pot or rinse the artichoke under cold running water to cool it down quickly.
4. 04

   Trim Artichoke Leaves

   Using kitchen shears or a knife, carefully cut the sharp, thorny edges off the remaining artichoke leaves.
5. 05

   Cook Potato

   For the stuffing, boil the large potato until it's fork-tender, or cook it in the microwave until soft. Set aside.
6. 06

   Cook Chicken Stuffing

   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the 1 teaspoon olive oil. Once shimmering, add the sprig of rosemary, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, crushed and finely sliced garlic, and the chicken breasts.

   Add the sliced lemon to the saucepan and cook everything together for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken and lemon to a plate to cool.

7. 07

   Flavor Potato and Combine Stuffing

   There should be some flavorful sauce left in the pan. Slice the cooked potato and add it to the pan, tossing it to absorb all the pan juices.

   Once the chicken has cooled slightly, cut it into small pieces. Combine the cut chicken, the flavored potato, and a handful of grated mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Mash everything together until well combined and ready to stuff.

8. 08

   Stuff Artichoke

   Carefully spoon the chicken and potato mixture into the hollowed-out center of the prepared artichoke, pressing it down gently to fill it completely.
9. 09

   Bake Artichoke

   Place the stuffed artichoke in an oven preheated to 350 °F (175 °C) and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through and the cheese is melted.