chicken spinach and artichoke mac and cheese

8 Pinches
Cathedral City, CA
Updated on Mar 31, 2018

This is a crowd pleaser. Cheese, chicken, artichokes, spinach and pasta, the combination is comfort food at its best!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken, cooked
  • 16 ounces pasta of choice
  • 3 cups cheese, i use 1 cup each fontina, irish white cheddar and gruyer
  • 1 bag spinach, blanched
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, 14 oz.
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 6 ounces butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • - salt and white pepper, to taste
  • TOPPING
  • 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 6 ounces butter, softend

How To Make chicken spinach and artichoke mac and cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Heat butter in a large sized skillet until melted.
  • Step 3
    Add flour, dried mustard and nutmeg, whisking constantly until the rue is light brown (not tan colored but, brown) about three to four minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is smooth and starting to thicken.
  • Step 5
    When all of the milk is absorbed add the cheese and continue whisking until the mixture is again smooth, about two minutes.
  • Step 6
    Place all ingredients, except topping, into a large bowl and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Step 7
    Spray a 9x12 oven proof dish with Pam.
  • Step 8
    Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top as best as you can.
  • Step 9
    Mix the ingredient for the topping and distribute evenly over the mac and cheese, covering any exposed macaroni.
  • Step 10
    Place in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until browned.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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