Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cook noodles in boiling water until just tender and drain.
Combine prepared chicken and almonds in mixing bowl and set aside.
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a medium cast iron or oven safe pot.
Sauté mushrooms in butter. Blend in flour.
Slowly add chicken broth and cook until smooth.
Add salt, pepper, and basil.
Remove from heat.
Heat whipping cream in microwave for one minute.
Add whipping cream and sherry or white wine to pot and stir.
Add just tender noodles, chicken and almonds to the mixture and stir.
Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter and spread overall.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until browned on top.