Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons sliced pimientos
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup crushed potato chips

Method

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, cream and cream cheese. Cook and stir just until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the chicken, mushrooms, pimientos, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, Parmesan cheese and chips. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and topping is golden brown.