Spinach Artichoke Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines an easy homemade Alfredo sauce with chicken, mighty spinach, artichokes and pasta.
What You’ll Need
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Oil
16oz ziti pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8oz cream cheese, cubed
3 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp garlic powder
Pinch of salt & pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
2-3 cups Earthbound Farm Organic Mighty Spinach (or baby spinach)
Juice of ½ a lemon
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
What To Do
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pan fry chicken breasts in oil until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Chop or shred and set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Transfer to a large bowl.
In a large saute pan over medium/high heat, melt butter. Whisk in cream cheese then add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Lightly simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken, stir frequently.
Stir in parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, Mighty Spinach and lemon.
Pour sauce over prepared pasta and toss. Add in chicken and toss until fully coated with sauce. Transfer mixture to a large casserole dish. Top casserole with mozzarella. Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!
This post was done in partnership with Earthbound Farm.