Chicken Tetrazzini IV

Chicken, mushrooms and spaghetti baked in a rich, creamy white sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese and sherry.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into pieces


• 1/4 cup butter


• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour


• 3/4 teaspoon salt


• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper


• 1 cup chicken broth


• 1 cup heavy cream


• 2 tablespoons sherry


• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained


• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken


• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.


2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.


3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in chicken broth and cream.


4. Return to heat, and bring to a low boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add sherry, then stir in cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, and chicken. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, and top with Parmesan cheese.


5. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Chicken Tetrazzini IV