Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 purchased Roasted Chicken8 oz dried spaghetti or linguine 12 oz. fresh Asparagus, trimmed & cut in 1 inch pieces 8 oz small whole fresh mushrooms 3 Red & Yellow Bell Peppers, seeded & cut in 1 inch pieces 2 T Butter ¼ C Flour ⅛ t Black Pepper 1 (14oz) can Chicken Broth ¾ C Milk ½ C Shredded Swiss Cheese 1 T finely Shreded Lemon Peel 2 slices Sourdough bread or French, cut into small cubes 1 T Olive Oil 2 T snipped Fresh Parsley
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Directions: |
Directions:1. Preheat oven to 350º, Remove meat from chicken & discard bones. Cut chicken into chunks to equal 3 C. Save remaining chicken for another use. 2. Cook spaghetti as directed. Add asparagus for the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain. 3. In large skillet cook mushrooms & sweet peppers in butter over medium heat for 8-10 mins or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour & black pepper until well combined. Add broth & milk all at once. Cook & stir thickened & bubbly. 4. Add mushroom mixture, chicken, cheese, & half the lemon peel to pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat. Spoon pasta into a 3 quart rectangular baking dish. 5. In a medium bowl toss together the bread cubes, olive oil & remaining lemon peel. Spread bread mixture on top of pasta. Bake uncovered for 15 mins. or until heated through. Let stand 5 mins before serving. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving. |