Description
Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta with Chicken is a simple weeknight dish perfect for a quick and easy family night dinner. Using a whole roasted chicken already prepared by New Seasons Market makes it a breeze to put together.
Ingredients
Units
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- 16 oz box of Conchiglie pasta (shells)
- 1 whole New Seasons Market Rotisserie Chicken, 2 cups breast shredded
- 8 oz block Organic Wild Harvest Cream Cheese, room temperature and cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + additional for pasta water**
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced (or 2 heaping tablespoons of toum)
- 2/3 cup Erath Vineyards Pinot Blanc (or Wild Harvest chicken stock)
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 16oz frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated or finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 12oz artichoke hearts, drained if in marinade
Instructions
Pasta
- Begin by preparing your pasta according to package instructions.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil, add in 2 tablespoons of salt to your water.
- Add pasta and continue to boil for 9 minutes (or al dente).
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- Drain the remaining pasta and set aside.
Spinach Artichoke Sauce
- Begin by removing the chicken breast from your New Seasons Market Rotisserie Chicken, set aside. Save the remaining chicken for another meal.
- In a large 14" skillet or braiser, add your milk and cream cheese and heat on medium heat for 5-8 minutes until cream cheese fully melts. Use a wooden spoon to break up cheese and finally a whisk to incorporate together.
- Once your milk and cream cheese mixture has melted, add your salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, white wine (or chicken stock) and reserved pasta water. Whisk and cook for 3-5 minutes on high heat until sauce begins to thicken and garlic becomes fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add your spinach and allow to wilt, helping it by folding into sauce and ensuring it is fully combined.
- Once spinach is combined and wilted, add your chicken, artichoke hearts and remaining cheese; parmesan and mozzarella. Using tongs, to combine in sauce.
- Once sauce is cohesive, add your pasta shells and again, mix to fully incorporate.
- Keep on medium-low and cover. Allow to thicken for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with additional white wine and crusty Rosemary Salt Baguette.
Notes
**If you are using table salt or anything other than kosher salt, be sure to half the amount in recipe, adjust to your own taste.