a must make....

via Boss Sanders

Okay, I cook a lot and I'm not afraid to prep for an hour or more to create a divine dinner.  The Spicy Romano Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes that I made was one that I would classify as having a "manageable" prep time as long as you have shredded chicken breasts and delicious. The mushrooms were flavorful (I used portobella and button.) and the sundried tomatoes and artichokes added both spice and texture.

Brian and Nick's review: " This is your best pasta dish ever." 

I loved it but I would not classify it as my favorite like my guys.  It is one, however, that I rank as a "must do again"!

Spicy Romano Chicken With Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes 
via Boss Sanders

Ingredients

The Sauce:

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 4 T butter
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 – 2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup romano cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper *EDITED* My husband and I like a lot of KICK to ours. IF you or your family doesn’t, please read comments first. If you aren’t sure how much cayenne you will like, add a tiny amt and taste as you add until it’s to your liking!

The Rest:

• 10 ounce package of bowtie pasta cooked and drained according to package directions – al dente.
• 1 1/2 T melted butter
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 small jar artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 7-8 ounce precooked sliced grilled chicken (we also add equal amounts of sausage to ours…although shrimp, beef, and crab would be great too!)
• 1/8 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 oz heavy cream

How To Make It:

Sauce:

• Melt butter in saute pan or skillet. Add cream, salt and pepper, heat to a boil. Remove from heat and fold in cheeses and cayenne pepper. Set aside.

The Rest:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes. Stir for one minute. Next add artichokes and chicken (and cooked sausage or other meat). Stir. Stir in 1 ounce heavy cream and 1/2 of the sauce. Add bowtie pasta followed by rest of the sauce. Stir gently. Serve.

I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THE RECIPE. IT’S AMAZING!