Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

vermicelli

uncooked

1 lb

chicken

cooked, chopped

0.25 tsp

onion powder

0.25 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

dry sherry

16 unit

mushrooms

presliced

8.5 unit

peas

canned

0.75 cup

skim milk

0.67 cup

fat free sour cream

0.33 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

10.75 unit

reduced-fat cream of chicken soup

canned

1 unit

cooking spray

0.33 cup

dry breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

butter

melted

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2
~3 min

Cook vermicelli pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Step 3
~3 min

Drain the pasta well.

Step 4
~3 min

In a large nonstick skillet, add onion powder, sherry, and presliced mushrooms.

Step 5
~3 min

Cover the skillet and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Drain off approximately half of the liquid from the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine the peas, skim milk, fat-free sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, and reduced-fat cream of chicken soup.

Step 8
~3 min

Add salt, black pepper, cooked and chopped chicken, the cooked pasta, and the mushroom mixture to the soup mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

Gently toss all ingredients to combine thoroughly.

Step 10
~3 min

Spoon the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~3 min

In a small cup, combine dry breadcrumbs and melted butter, tossing to combine.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta mixture in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~3 min

Bake at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and thoroughly heated.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of skim milk.

Add a layer of shredded cheese on top before baking for extra cheesiness.

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food classic

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Potluck
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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