Chicken Baked in Sherry and Cream (1949, Oregon, adapted)

Chicken Baked in Sherry and Cream is an elegant mid-century chicken dish, suitable for entertaining.  This recipe comes to me originally from a 1949 cookbook published by the Eugene (Oregon) Welfare League, now the Eugene Junior League.  Like most Junior Leaguer recipes, this dish has a distinct fancy company vibe.  The ingredient list is classy……