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Chicken tetrazzini recipe in a white baking dish with serving spoon.

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 6
This chicken tetrazzini is the ultimate family comfort food! It’s easy to make with tender noodles and shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, then baked until golden and bubbly.

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine , or spaghetti
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken , or chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup , or cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • Kosher salt , to taste
  • Ground black pepper , to taste
  • 1/2-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1-2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley , for serving, toptional

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8x8" baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Cook 8 ounces pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Saute aromatics. In a large skillet, melt 3 Tablespoon butter over medium-heat. Stir in 1/2 cup onions and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add 1-2 teaspoons garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Combine. Stir in 2 cups chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 3/4 cup sour cream. If too thick, stir in the reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Add noodles and toss to combine. Pour into baking dish and top with 1/2-1 cup mozzarella and 1-2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese.
  • Bake. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly golden and the cheese is bubbly. Top with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Variation: Add in 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms and chopped celery with the onions to add some veggies. 
Substitute: You can swap 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if you'd rather omit the onions and garlic. Simply mix the seasonings with the melted butter and add to the cream mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 771mg, Potassium: 176mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 501IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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