Garlic, Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Crepes

I had some crepes once at a wedding dinner that I really loved.  It was about 10 or 12 years ago, and I still remember them very well. I decided to try and come up with a crepe filling that would be like the one I remembered.  I succeeded.  These were really amazing. My husband loved (LOVED) these.  We decided that this filling would actually be pretty good over pasta too. Maybe we will give that a try sometime.  I also think that mushrooms would be amazing in this.

Garlic, Chicken, Spinach, and Artichoke Crepes

2 large, boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/2 can quartered artichoke hearts
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 8oz brick cream cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth

Salt the chicken. Saute the chicken and garlic in the olive oil.  When cooked thoroughly, add the artichokes and spinach, stir together. Add the cream cheese in pieces, and then the chicken broth.  Over medium heat, stir together until cream cheese is melted and mixed well with the broth. Simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken up, then serve inside of crepes.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is one of my favorite appetizers to make! My friend Jennifer Anderson brought this recipe to a recipe exchange...before we were really friends. We became good friends shortly after, and I adore her. We were sad when their cute little family moved to Provo a few weeks ago... but we still look forward to getting together with them.
You can serve this dip with Pita, corn chips, veggies, or bread. I always serve it with a yummy, crusty, french baguette.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 brick cream cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
1 cup light mayo (I have used regular and light... both work)
1 can quartered artichoke hearts (15oz can) drained
1 can green chilies (4oz can) chopped and drained (I leave the chilies out)
1 to 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (I put in a lot more...like 4 or 5 cups)

Blend cheeses and mayo well, then add artichokes and spinach. Spread in baking dish and bake a 350 degrees for 20-30 min, or until sides and top are just barely brown.