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Chicken has gained in popularity due to its health benefits and abundance around the world. Chicken can be separated into parts such as the leg, thigh, breast, wing and assorted other areas that are commonly used in stocks.

Chicken Tetrazzini
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Chicken Tetrazzini Photo
Chicken Tetrazzini
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
8
ounces uncooked vermicelli or other thin noodle

2
teaspoons margarine

8
ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

1/4
cup chopped green onions

1
can (about 14 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
cup low-fat (1%) milk, divided

2
tablespoons dry sherry

1/4
cup all-purpose flour

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8
teaspoon white pepper

2
ounces chopped pimiento, drained

4
tablespoons (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2
cup reduced-fat sour cream

2
cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

2.
Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir until onions are tender. Add chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk and sherry to onion mixture. Pour remaining 1/2 cup milk into small jar with tight-fitting lid; add flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Shake well. Slowly stir flour mixture into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat; stir in pimiento and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Stir in sour cream; blend well. Add chicken and noodles; mix well.

3.
Lightly coat 1-1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into prepared casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot. Let cool slightly. Cut into 6 wedges before serving.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 tetrazzini wedge
Sodium 343 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 44 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 6 g
Calories from Fat 16 %
Calories 338
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 2-1/2
Meat 2


This recipe appears in: Chicken



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