Spinach And Artichoke Baked Penne With Chicken

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   ["Preheat oven to 350.

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   In a large pot, salt and boil water. Cook pasta until slightly more done than al dente.

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   While pasta is cooking, cube the chicken breasts into 1/2"" pieces, salt and pepper. Then and saute in olive oil. When cooked through, splash tablespoon of white wine, cook off then set aside.

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   Drain the artichokes, then cut the leaves off the hearts and roughly chop the meaty portion. Set aside.

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   Saute the spinach in olive oil, drain liquid and finely chop. Set Aside.

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   When the pasta is done, drain the water and return to the pot. Reduce heat to low. Add butter and stir until melted and evenly distributed, then add 1/2 & 1/2 and tablespoon of chicken broth. Add in the sour cream and whipped cream cheese. Stir gently, but well. Add in the chopped spinach, artichokes and chicken. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Add freshly ground pepper and garlic salt to taste. I use a few good shakes.

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   Move the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

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   Top the pasta with the Cabot cheddar and the remaining parmesan.

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   Bake 20 minutes, then turn broiler to low to brown the top.", "You can add a bit more sour cream and/or cream cheese if you want it even creamier. Give it a taste after get all the ingredients mixed in."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.