Shelly's Recipe

Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

8 oz.dried bow tie pasta
1 smallonion, chopped
1 Tbsp.butter
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1 tsp.dried Italian seasoning
1/4 to 1/2 tsp.crushed red pepper (optional)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (8 oz.)
1 14-oz. canartichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 10-oz. pkg.frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. butter, melted


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In medium skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; set aside.
2. In bowl whisk together eggs, milk, seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Stir in chicken, Monterrey Jack cheese, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, half of the Parmesan, cooked pasta, and onion. Transfer to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole.
3. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. In small bowl combine remaining Parmesan, bread crumbs, paprika, and melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over pasta. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes more or until golden. Makes 6 to 8 servings.