BAKED PASTA WITH MUSHROOM CHICKEN CREAM SAUCE

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This is a creamy, warm, comforting pasta casserole. Adapted from an old issue of Woman's Day magazine. Note: If you are using homemade stock or the reduced sodium canned broth, remember to adjust the salt accordingly.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces medium sized shaped pasta, cooked & drained well, cooled (such as seashells, elbow macaroni, ziti)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry (NOT cooking sherry)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
4 ounces canned sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup pimiento, drained (optional)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together 2 Tbsp of the milk with all of the cornstarch until dissolved.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining milk, chicken broth, and sherry; bring to just a light boil.
  • Working quickly so as not to burn the milk, stir in cornstarch mixture and cook 1-2 minutes, or until sauce is simmering and thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste; simmer on low 3 minutes longer, stirring.
  • Pour sauce into a large bowl and add pasta, chicken, peas, mushrooms, and pimentos.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine until all pasta is coated.
  • Pour into a greased shallow baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining cheese and bread crumbs, sprinkle over the pasta to coat.
  • Bake 30 minutes, uncovered, until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve hot, with additional Parmesan on the side if desired.
  • Note: Do not use the product labeled as"cooking sherry" as it has added salt and will not taste the same; If you don't have any real sherry, you may substitute white wine or vermouth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 572, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 26.3

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