Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Bake

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 5 -6 tablespoons butter (for frying, about 5-6 tablespoons)
• 5 boneless chicken breasts
• 13 cup dry sherry
• 12 cup water
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 pinch dried thyme
• 2 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
• 23 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or use similar cheese)
• 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper
• 1 14 cups breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until JUST al dente; drain and place in a bowl; toss with 1-2 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking.
4. In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat; add in the chicken, and brown for about 2 minutes on both sides.
5. Add in the sherry and 1/2 cup water; cover and reduce the heat to low, simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked; drain but reserve the liquid.
6. Remove the chicken from skillet and slice the chicken into about 1-inch pieces.
7. Melt 1-2 tablespoon butter in the same skillet; add in the onions, garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms; cook about 5-6 minutes over medium heat, or until tender.
8. In a cup or bowl whisk together the flour with 1/2 cup broth, then add to the skillet along with the reserved sherry mixture and the remaining 1-1/2 cups broth; stir over medium heat until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, shredded cheese and about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; stir until the cheese melts then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
11. Mix the breadcrumbs with about 2-3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the chicken mixture.
12. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
13. Serve over cooked pasta.

spaghetti, butter, chicken breasts, sherry, water, onion, garlic, thyme, fresh white button mushrooms, flour, chicken broth, sour cream, cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-chicken-and-mushroom-bake-175114 (may not work)