ONE-POT PARMESAN CHICKEN ZITI WITH ARTICHOKES AND SPINACH

One-Pot Parmesan Chicken Ziti with Artichokes and Spinach image

Creamy mac and cheese grows up with baby spinach, artichokes and Parmesan in this edgy version of everyone's favorite one-pot wonder.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb uncooked ziti pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
Juice of 2 medium lemons (about 2/3 cup)
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups baby spinach (5-oz package)
1/2 teaspoon pepper, if desired

Steps:

In Dutch oven, heat water, 1 can of the evaporated milk, the salt, garlic and pasta to simmering over medium heat. Simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
In medium bowl, beat remaining can of evaporated milk and the cornstarch; stir in chicken and artichoke hearts. Add to mixture in Dutch oven; return to simmering, and continue to simmer 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened and mixture coats back of spoon.
Remove from heat; stir in half of the cheese and the lemon juice. Stir until cheese melts, then add remaining cheese (reserving 1/4 cup for serving, if desired) and butter; stir again.
Add spinach, and stir until wilted. Serve with reserved cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g