The traditional Italian baked pasta, with chicken, cheese, sherry and nutmeg.
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Keyword: chicken, pasta
Servings: 8
Author: Relish
Ingredients
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
18-ounce package sliced mushrooms
1/3cupall-purpose flour
114-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/3cupshalf-and-half
3tablespoonsdry sherryoptional
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
1/8teaspoongrated nutmeg
3cups1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips
1/2lb.spaghettibroken in half and cooked according to package directions
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425F.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with flour and toss to combine. Add broth and half-and-half; cook, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in sherry (if using), salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in chicken.
Combine spaghetti and chicken mixture; toss gently and spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or shallow 3-quart baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.