Chicken Boudine Paula Deen

This is a lovely casserole that I first saw on Paula Deen's show. It has become of favorite of my family.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  cooked egg noodles
• 2 (10 3/4ounce) cans  cream of mushroom soup
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 4  cups  chopped  cooked chicken
• 3  cups  grated sharp cheddar cheese, your choice, divided
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) package  slivered almonds, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup  drained chopped pimiento
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms, drained
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the noodles, soup, broth, and sherry.
3. Add the chicken, 2 cups of cheese, almonds, pimento, mushrooms, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9x2-inch casserole and top with the remaining cup of cheese.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
6. Note: When I make this I make it without the almonds but I kept them in the recipe as this is how Paula made it on her show.