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Homemade chicken tetrazzini with creamy spaghetti, shredded chicken, peas, and a golden, bubbly cheese crust.

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe Will Change the Way You Think About Pasta Forever
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: 15$

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking dish (9x13) ()For baking the casserole)
  • 1 Large pasta pot (To cook the pasta)
  • 1 Heavy saucepan (For making the sauce)
  • 1 Colander (To drain pasta)
  • 1 1Wooden spoon (For stirring sauce)
  • 1 Box grater (Freshly grating Parmesan)
  • 1 1Measuring cups (For accuracy)
  • 1 Microplane (Optional) ( for fine grating cheese)
  • 1 Instant thermometer (To check chicken doneness)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti - Cooked al dente
  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts - Cooked and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For cooking chicken
  • 8 oz Fresh mushrooms - Sliced
  • 4 tablespoon Butter - Unsalted
  • 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour - For thickening sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken stock - Low sodium
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Or half & half
  • ½ cup Dry white wine (Optional) - adds flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • ½ cup Fresh breadcrumbs - For crispy topping
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Melted for topping
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - Extra for topping

Instructions 

Cook Pasta:

  • Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Drain, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, and toss with a little olive oil

Prepare Chicken:

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and brown chicken in batches. Set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Sauté mushrooms until golden.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken stock, cream, and wine.
  • Simmer until thickened.

Assemble & Bake:

  • Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Top with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 620mg (27%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 720IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 210mg (21%) | Iron: 2.5mg (14%)