Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Bake |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is also good served with linguine in place of spaghetti. This is a delicious casserole! Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti |
5 -6 tablespoons butter (for frying, about 5-6 tablespoons) |
5 boneless chicken breasts |
1/3 cup dry sherry |
1/2 cup water |
1 small onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste) |
1 pinch dried thyme |
2 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced |
2/3 cup flour |
2 cups chicken broth |
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream |
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use similar cheese) |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
salt and black pepper |
1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs |
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST al dente; drain and place in a bowl; toss with 1-2 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking.
4. In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat; add in the chicken, and brown for about 2 minutes on both sides.
5. Add in the sherry and 1/2 cup water; cover and reduce the heat to low, simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked; drain but reserve the liquid.
6. Remove the chicken from skillet and slice the chicken into about 1-inch pieces.
7. Melt 1-2 tablespoon butter in the same skillet; add in the onions, garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms; cook about 5-6 minutes over medium heat, or until tender.
8. In a cup or bowl whisk together the flour with 1/2 cup broth, then add to the skillet along with the reserved sherry mixture and the remaining 1-1/2 cups broth; stir over medium heat until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, shredded cheese and about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; stir until the cheese melts then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
11. Mix the breadcrumbs with about 2-3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
12. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
13. Serve over cooked pasta.
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