8.31.2011

Chicken Tetrazzini

1 package (7 oz.) spaghetti, broken into thirds
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream (or milk)
2 tablespoons water
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 350

2. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.

3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and whipping cream. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

4. Stir spaghetti, water, chicken into sauce. Pour spaghetti mixture into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly in center.