Description
Deluxe Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy and comforting baked pasta dish loaded with chicken, mushrooms, and a rich cheese sauce. It’s a perfect family dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then toss with olive oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil.
- Make Sauce: Prepare a creamy sauce with butter, flour, broth, milk, cream, and seasonings.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix pasta, chicken, vegetables, and sauce together.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs, then bake until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
- You can substitute turkey for chicken.
- For added depth, try adding cooked peas or sautéed spinach to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
