Creamy Chicken and Vermicelli Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen crinkle-cut carrots (thawed)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup half-and-half (or milk mixed with or heavy cream)
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Cayenne pepper, optional
• 4 cups cooked chicken (or could use pork or turkey)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 pound dry vermicelli pasta (broken into pieces, cooked and drained)
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated