CREAMY FUSILLI WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHICKEN

Creamy Fusilli with Mushrooms and Chicken image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fusilli
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces sliced mushrooms (any variety)
Cooked chicken fingers (about 12 strips), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup sherry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup grated Havarti cheese
1/3 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

Cook fusilli according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Add chicken and thyme and cook 1 minute. Add sherry and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk together flour and milk and add to chicken mixture. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes, until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese melts. Add fusilli and toss to combine. Fold in black olives. Serve green beans on the side.