Nita's Chicken and Artichoke Hearts

• 2 lbs chicken parts
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, slightly drained
• 2 tablespoons crushed basil
• 2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, cooked and drained
• salt and pepper

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides in shortening.
3. Drain off fat.
4. Return chicken to skillet.
5. Combine remaining ingredients (except artichokes) and pour over chicken.
6. Cover and cook on medium low heat for 45 minutes.
7. Add artichoke hearts and heat through.
8. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

chicken, shortening, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes, basil, frozen artichoke, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nitas-chicken-and-artichoke-hearts-92547 (may not work)