Sherri Shepherd's Go-To Dish for Movie Nights

Actress Sherri Shepherd, winner of a Daytime Emmy for The View and costar of the upcoming Lifetime movie Abducted: The Carlina White Story, whips up this dish for movie nights with friends.

My girlfriends and I are always so busy, with the demands of kids, husbands, and life in general, that we decided to set aside a regular girls’ night. We pull the couch away from the wall, grab all available chairs and some wine, and watch a movie. If someone brings tissues, I know we’ll be watching The Notebook. For a great night of laughter, My Cousin Vinny or Tootsie will do just fine.

We end the evening with a delicious dinner. I like to make a nice, simple chicken divan. My friends pitch in; cooking together is one way we bond.

I also sometimes get into the kitchen and make this dish for my husband, Lamar, and my son, Jeffrey, who is 7. I like to remind them: Mama can throw down, too.

Click here to get the recipe for Sherri's Chicken Divan