Chicken Artichoke Cheese Spread

This recipe for Chicken Artichoke Cheese spread is so delicious I had to share.  I made it and placed it in a fluted mold to give it a pretty shape for presentation.  It’s a great pot-luck appetizer to bring to a party!

Chicken Artichoke Cheese Spread

3 cups cooked chicken, diced

2 blocks of cream cheese, softened(8 oz each)

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and diced

1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

4 green onions, minced

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Stir together all ingredients until well combined. Line a bowl with plastic wrap. Spoon into the bowl and bring up sides of plastic wrap to fully cover mixture. Chill 8 hours or overnight. Freeze unused portion up to 1 month and thaw in refrigerator overnight. Serve with water crackers or french bread baguette slices.

NOTE:  This recipe makes a lot, but you can divide it and freeze it in appropriate portion sizes.