The original recipe is from a good friend’s mother and we've made it for years!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 45 minutesminutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Recipes
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: BarrettFamilyRecipes
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 556kcal
Ingredients
8ounceslinguineuncooked
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoons flour
1/2teaspoonlemon-pepper seasoning
1canchicken broth14 ounces
1/2cuphalf & half
2tablespoonsdry sherry(optional)
2cupscooked chicken
1cupfrozen peasthawed
Topping
2tablespoonsbuttermelted
1/3cupbread crumbs
2tablespoonsParmesan cheesegrated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a 13x9 inch glass baking dish.
Bring water to boil in pot and cook 8 ounces linguine as directed on the package.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, and 1 can chicken broth - bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in 1/2 cup half & half, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 cups cooked chicken, and 1 cup frozen peas.
Drain linguine, place in 13x9 baking dish, pour the chicken/sauce mixture over the pasta, and toss to combine.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons butter and the 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over top - then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.