Description
Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy, comforting pasta bake that is perfect for a quick dinner, easy dinner, and family-friendly meal any night of the week. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, spaghetti, a rich cheesy sauce, and simple pantry staples into one cozy casserole that works beautifully for dinner ideas, food ideas, and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
12 ounces spaghetti
3 cups cooked chicken
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
6. Fold in the cooked chicken.
7. Add the drained spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
9. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
10. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
11. Rest for 5 minutes, then top with parsley and serve.
Notes
Do not overcook the pasta before baking, or the finished Chicken Tetrazzini can turn too soft instead of staying creamy and perfectly tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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