Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thin spaghetti or linguine; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 8 ounces button mushrooms; 2 pounds Cooked Chicken Breast; 1 medium onion; 5 garlic cloves; ¼ cup unsalted butter; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup parsley; 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 servings
Calories
771 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Adam Gates

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My simple Chicken Tetrazzini casserole is loaded with lean white meat, tender noodles, hearty mushrooms, and melty cheese in a creamy sauce—a family favorite in the making!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Tetrazzini:

1 pound thin spaghetti or linguine (450g)
¼ cup unsalted butter (56g)
8 ounces button mushrooms sliced (225g)
2 pounds Cooked Chicken Breast cubed or shredded (900g), or meat from 1 rotisserie chicken
1 medium onion chopped (250g)
5 garlic cloves minced

For the Creamy Sauce:

¼ cup unsalted butter (56g)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40g)
2 cups chicken broth (480mL)
2 cups whole milk (480mL)
1 cup heavy cream (240mL)
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
¼ cup parsley chopped, plus more to garnish
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided (8 ounces/226g)
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded (23g)

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Instructions

For the Chicken Tetrazzini:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt, then add the pasta. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructions, to al dente, then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and turn golden.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Once fragrant and softened, remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl.

For the Sauce:

Place the butter in the large pot and return it to medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes while whisking to make a roux.
Whisk in the chicken stock until smooth. Then whisk in the milk, then heavy cream. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, whisking frequently, or until the mixture reaches a low boil and thickens.
Once thickened, add the cooked chicken, mushroom mixture, and parsley and stir to combine.
Stir in the pasta, 1½ cups of mozzarella (170g) and Parmesan cheese. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to 9x13-inch casserole dish, smooth out and top with the remaining ½ cup (55g) mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and the casserole is bubbling.

Notes

For a gorgeously golden brown topping, place the casserole dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes after baking.
If you’re using a rotisserie chicken, look for a large bird—about 3 pounds—to yield about 4 cups of cooked meat.
Salt your pasta water! You only get one chance to season your noodles, so don’t miss it.
Want to cut down on dirty dishes? Feel free to use an oven-safe pot like an enameled Dutch oven to boil the noodles and make the sauce, then toss everything together in the pot, sprinkle on the cheese, and bake directly without transferring to a casserole dish. The edges won’t get quite as crispy, and it’ll prevent the top from browning as well, but sometimes we all just need a little time-saver!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 771kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 193mg (64%) Sodium 858mg (36%) Potassium 709mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1288IU (26%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 319mg (32%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 771 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	771kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	55g	110%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	193mg	64%
Sodium	858mg	36%
Potassium	709mg	15%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1288IU	26%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	319mg	32%
Iron	3mg	17%