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Almond Chicken Cbutterole from 365 Ways to Cook Chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1-2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1-4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1-3 cup flour 2 1-2 cups milk 3-4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dried basil Freshly ground pepper 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1-3 cup dry white wine 1 cup sliced almonds 1-4 cup chopped pimiento 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 8 ounces small pasta shells, cooked and drained 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1-4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
In medium-size frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute without browning. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add mayonnaise, basil, pepper, Swiss cheese, and wine. Stir until mayonnaise is smooth and cheese melts. Remove from heat. Add 3-4 cup of the sliced almonds and the pimiento; stir. Set sauce aside.
Preheat oven to 350. Arrange chicken, pasta and broccoli in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over the top; mix gently. Sprinkle with remaining 1-4 cup sliced almonds. Bake for 30 minutes, until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
