Chicken Artichoke and Spinach Casserole.

Recipe courtesy of Reciple Zaar.com


SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 350*
Ingredients

* 1/2 cup butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 shallots, minced
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 1 cup heavy cream

* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

* 1 (5 ounce) package parmesan cheese, grated (I used shredded)
* 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (I used pre-packaged Purdue grilled chicken strips)

* 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichokes, drained and chopped

* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 2 cups French bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 3 tablespoons butter, melted


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and shallots, cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in wine and cook 3 minutes.
5. Stir in cream and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, stir until combined.
7. Stir in chicken, artichokes, spinach, salt and pepper.
8. Remove from heat and spoon into prepared casserole dish.
9. In a small bowl, combine the French bread cubes with the melted butter and toss until coated.
10. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
11. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.