Spinach Artichoke Pasta

8 oz. pasta, cooked according to package instruction
2 chicken breasts, cubed
2 t. veg. or olive oil
½ C. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper
1 T. butter
1 can artichokesin water, loosely chopped (I used about 2 cans)
1 C. packed chopped spinach (I used about half of this)
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 C. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. sour cream
½ C. chicken stock
½ C. half and half
6 oz. parmesan cheese, grated (Save some to sprinkle on top)
2 T. hot sauce (I skipped this one)
salt & pepper

1. Cook pasta, drain and set aside.

2. In a large skilled heat oil or medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for a couple minutes or until onion starts to become translucent.

3. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is done and juices run clear.

4. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the artichokes, spinach and tomatoes.

5. Stir in cream cheese, and sour cream. Cook until they are melted and incorporated into the mixture.

6. Add the chicken stock, half and half, parmesan cheese, and hot sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix in cooked pasta.

7. Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish, top with additional parmesan cheese and bake at 350 for 20 min.