1 1/2 c Macaroni or other
Short dried pasta
3 tb Oil, plus extra to brushing
1 Onion
1 1/2 c Thinly sliced button
Mushrooms
3/4 c Diced cooked chicken
3/4 c Sour cream
4 ts Dry bread crumbs
1/2 c Sharp Cheddar cheese;grated
Salt & pepper
Parsley
Finely chopped celery
Serve in scallop shells, this dish makes a stylish presentation
for a dinner party first course.
Cook the macaroni or other pasta in a large pan of boiling water
When the pasta is almost tender, drain it in a colander, return to
the pan and cover and keep warm.
Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium heat, Add the onion
and fry until it is translucent. Add the chopped mushrooms and
cook for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Stir in the pasta,
chicken and sour cream and season to taste.
Brush four large scallop shells with oil. Spoon in the chicken
mixture and smooth to make neat mounds
Mix together the bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over the top of
the chicken mixture. Press the topping lightly into the chicken
mixture. Place under a heated medium broiler 4 to 5 minutes until
golden brown and bubbling. Garnish with the parsley and serve hot.
Recipe By: Classic Chicken Dishes
Formatted by Iara
