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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Irresistible Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe is a comforting casserole that brings together tender chicken, mushrooms, and gooey cheese in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Linguine or Spaghetti
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken Shredded
  • 8 ounces Button Mushrooms Thickly sliced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Half & Half Can substitute with equal parts milk and heavy cream
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • casserole dish
  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. In a large pot, boil well-salted water and cook the linguine or spaghetti until barely al dente.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil, sauté mushrooms until softened, add onions until translucent, then garlic.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour, then add broth and lemon juice, letting it simmer.
  5. Combine pasta, chicken mixture, and parsley, then stir in the sauce and spread into the casserole dish.
  6. Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and add mozzarella, baking for another 15 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days and are great reheated. This dish can also be assembled ahead of time and frozen for later use.

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