Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
808 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
Description
In this "Easy Chicken Tetrazzini," diced chicken breasts and sliced mushrooms are cooked in butter with garlic for added aroma. The chicken is browned until golden, then set aside, allowing the pan to develop fond for the sauce. A roux is made by melting butter and whisking in flour, then slowly incorporating chicken broth and heavy cream to make a luscious white sauce that thickens upon simmering. The cooked linguine is combined with the sauce, chicken, and mushrooms, using some reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the mixture. Parmesan cheese is sprinkled on top to add savory depth and slightly salty flavor. The dish balances tender chicken pieces, creamy sauce, mushrooms' umami, and soft pasta, making this recipe a satisfying, rich meal suited for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast diced into approximately 2" pieces
- 16 oz linguine
- 1/4 Cup butter Divided Evenly
- 2 cups mushroom sliced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black 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
- Cook the linguine based on the package instructions. Drain and save some of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt 1/2 of the butter amount over medium heat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they are tender (approximately 5 minutes).
- Next add in the chicken, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium heat until the chicken is golden brown on all sides stirring occasionally (approximately 6-7 minutes).
- Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pan to a separate dish. Leave any remaining sauce in the large skillet.
- Then over medium heat, melt the remaining butter in the large skillet.
- Whisk in the flour until thoroughly combined.
- Then whisk in the broth and heavy whipping cream adding them each slowly.
- Then cook the sauce until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the pasta, chicken and mushrooms to combine. Add some of the pasta water if needed to thoroughly combine.
- Top with the parmesan cheese, cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese and serve immediately!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 808 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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