Chicken Tetrazzini

• 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 2 to 4 tablespoons sliced pimientos
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup crushed potato chips

Directions

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, cream and cream cheese. Cook and stir just until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, pimientos, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, Parmesan cheese and chips. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and topping is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts1 serving equals 668 calories, 37 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 138 mg cholesterol, 865 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 30 g protein.

From Taste of Home