"Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Alfredo"

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Category:	Chicken
Prep Time:	35 Min
Cook Time:	25 Min

Ingredients

3-4	boneless chicked breast bite size pieces
2 Tbsp	olive oil
4 Tbsp	butter, divided
1/2 tsp	seasoned salt
1/4 tsp	pepper
3 Tbsp	flour
1 Tbsp	mince garlic
2 c	chicken broth
3 c	milk
8 oz	block of cream cheese
1 c	parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp	dried parsley
1/4 tsp	garlic powder
6 oz	bag of baby fresh spinach
1 can(s)	14oz. artichoke hearts,drained, and chopped
10 oz	bag of bow tie or penne pasta
1 c	mozzarella cheese

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Jeanette Wrobel

Lightly Salted

Hendersonville, NC (pop. 13,137)

Jeanette_Wrobel

Member Since Feb 2013

Jeanette's Notes:

it's even better the next day!

Directions

In 2 Tbs. olive oil and 1 Tbs. butter sauté the chicken pieces that you have sprinkled with the seasoned salt and black pepper until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove to a plate

Add the other 3 Tbs. of butter to the skillet and melt. Slightly sauté the minced garlic. Add the 3 Tbs. flour to it and just cook enough to get rid of the flour taste.

Whisk in the chicken broth and the milk and cook until it just boils and starts to thicken. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Add the cream cheese cut in cubes and continue to whisk until it has melted and the sauce is very smooth.

Add the spinach and chopped artichoke hearts and blend well. Cook just until the spinach is wilted, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix the chicken and drained pasta into the sauce an pour into a 3 quart casserole you have sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese and the cup of Mozzarella cheese. Place in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until the top has just started to brown.