Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
In boiling salted water, cook for 10 minutes…
- 8 ounces then noodles or fettucini
Drain and place noodles in a buttered oven casserole dish.
Chop together…
- 1 garlic clove (smashed)
- 6 fresh parsley springs, leaves removed
In a skillet over medium heat…
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bay leaf, crumbled
- garlic/parsley (chopped earlier)
- 1/2 teashpoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Cook for 4 minutes. Pour over noodles in casserole dish.
Also, add to the casserole dish…
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 8 thin slices of chicken breasts
In another saucepan over medium heat…
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Once butter is melted, blend with…
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
While stirring constantly, add…
- 1 cup chicken broth (hot, very important)
Once thickened, remove from heat then add…
- 1/2 cup light cream (warmed, again very important)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
Pour the cream sauce over the chicken in the casserole dish.
Sprinkle with…
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Place in oven and back for 15-18 minutes.
Optionally, can cook under a broiler. Place aluminium foil over top, broil for 10 minutes, remove foil, keeping close watch, continue broiling until a light brown crust appears.