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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a simple skillet meal perfect for weeknights. The tasty cream sauce brings it all together and makes the dish amazing!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 808 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts diced into approximately 2" pieces
  • 16 oz linguine
  • 1/4 Cup butter Divided Evenly
  • 2 cups of mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Cook the linguine based on the package instructions. Drain and save some of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 of the butter amount over medium heat.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are tender (approximately 5 minutes).
  4. Next add in the chicken, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
  5. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is golden brown on all sides stirring occasionally (approximately 6-7 minutes).
  6. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pan to a separate dish. Leave any remaining sauce in the large skillet.
  7. Then over medium heat, melt the remaining butter in the large skillet.
  8. Whisk in the flour until thoroughly combined.
  9. Then whisk in the broth and heavy whipping cream adding them each slowly.
  10. Then cook the sauce until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  11. Toss in the pasta, chicken and mushrooms to combine. Add some of the pasta water if needed to thoroughly combine.
  12. Top with the parmesan cheese, cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese and serve immediately!

Nutrition Information

Calories 808kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 1405mg (59%) Potassium 798mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1232IU (25%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 808

% Daily Value*

Calories 808kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 1405mg 59%
Potassium 798mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1232IU 25%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 200mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.