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

Method

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