Classic Chicken Tetrazzini

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2  (8-oz.) packages vermicelli
  • 1/2  cup  butter
  • 1/2  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 4  cups  milk
  • 1/2  cup  dry white wine
  • 2  tablespoons  chicken bouillon granules
  • 1  teaspoon  seasoned pepper
  • 2  cups  freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4  cups  diced cooked chicken
  • 1  (6-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 3/4  cup  slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk and wine; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Whisk in bouillon granules, seasoned pepper, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

3. Remove from heat; stir in diced cooked chicken, sliced mushrooms, and hot cooked pasta.

4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with slivered almonds and remaining 1 cup Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until bubbly.