CHICKEN OR TURKEY TETRAZZINI - Recipe

CHICKEN OR TURKEY TETRAZZINI

Ingredients

4 Chicken breast halves;cooked
Or-- 3 c Turkey, cooked and cubed
1/2 pound Sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoons Margarine
6 tablespoons Flour
2/3 cup half and half
1 14-ounce can Chicken broth
2 tablespoons Sherry
1/2 Medium Onion, diced
1/2 cup Celery, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
Salt, cayenne, to taste
8 ounces Vermicelli pasta--Broken and cooked
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

Chop chicken (or turkey) and set aside. Saute mushrooms, onions, celery in 2 tbs olive oil. In a separate 9 or 10" fry pan, melt margarine and add flour and tapioka flour. Add broth and milk slowly, stirring constantly to keep smooth. When thickened add sherry and other seasonings. Mix together the chicken, sauce, mushrooms, vermicelli and parmesan cheese. Place in casserole and sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until bubbly and slightly golden on top. DO NOT OVER BROWN: Sauce will become bitter!

Yield: 4 Servings