Sunday, July 14, 2013

Chicken, spinach and artichoke melt

Tonight's dinner!

Chicken, spinach and artichoke melt

Ingredients (serves 2):

1 boneless skinless chicken breast
3 tbsp butter
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 tbsp flour
1/4 cup milk
1/2 jar artichoke hearts, about 3.5 oz (chopped)
1/2 oz plain cream cheese
1/4 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 slices sourdough bread

1. Cut the fat off the chicken, and slice thin. Cook through (I tend to broil it or grill it).
2. In the meantime, spread butter on bread slices (about 1/2 tbsp on each), and heat the bread in a skillet over medium heat on both sides.
3. In another skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for a minute. Stir in flour until smooth. Add milk, and stir. If it's too thick to mix, add more milk.
4. Add artichokes, then cream cheese, and stir until smooth. Let stand a minute.
5. Add spinach, stir, and let stand until the spinach wilts in the sauce.
6. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and crushed red pepper. Stir until cheeses are melted.
7. Spread the spinach and artichoke dip onto each bread slice. Place the cooked chicken in the middle. Divide and serve.

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