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Almond Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

This is a full-flavored, all-in-one chicken casserole. It is one of my go-to recipes when serving a large group, since I know how much my friends and family enjoy it. This can be made up hours before it cooks. Just refrigerate and let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.—Louise Warren Blades, Eizabeth City, North Carolina

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Almond Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
8 cooked bacon strips, crumbled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons sherry or additional chicken broth
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in butter for 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Whisk in flour and nutmeg until blended. Add cream and broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Drain pasta; stir into cream sauce. Add the broccoli, chicken, tomatoes, bacon, 1/4 cup cheese and sherry. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 409 calories, 26 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 445 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Chicken Pasta Bake in The Taste of Home Cookbook , p46

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.