Abracadabra Chicken Bake | Lazy Cooking

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, such as a gourmet blend, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix, flavor packet reserved for another use
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped, plus more, whole leaves, to taste, for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup toasted almonds, sliced