Chicken Tetrazzini

Ah, Chicken Tetrazzini! Doesn’t that just sound fancy enough to impress the in-laws but easy enough so you don’t need a culinary degree? Imagine creamy, cheesy happiness mixed with tasty pasta. My friends, this dish is the ultimate comfort food hug, and it should definitely make an appearance in everyone’s cozy recipe lineup. Trust me, your taste buds will throw a party and your family will surely worship you a bit more for it.

This dish has become practically legendary in my wild and messy household. My kids devour it like it’s the last meal on earth, and my dear husband constantly teases me about hiding a secret breadcrumb stash just for Tetrazzini emergencies! Seriously, this recipe has achieving ‘hero status’ for being the savior of crazy weeknights. It’s basically become a permanent member of our family tradition, like Thanksgiving dinners but, y’know, much more frequent.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tetrazzini

– **It’s Happiness in a Casserole:** Like, who wouldn’t want to dive into a gooey dish packed with creamy cheese and tender chicken?
– **Super Friendly for Leftovers:** Somehow tastes better the next day, cold or reheated and thrown lovingly into a bowl while you Netflix binge.
– **Weirdly Impressive:** Takes basic ingredients and turns them into a fancy-sounding name that’ll make you look like you know what you’re doing.

How to Make It

Okay, friend, let’s dive into the chicken goodness. Grab that leftover chicken that’s eyeing you suspiciously from the fridge (hello, rotisserie besties!), and let’s do this. Cook up some spaghetti in salty water — not salty like last season’s reality TV drama, but you know, to give it a little flavor punch. Now, head over to the stove and introduce that butter to this adorable pan. Toss in your mushrooms and let them get all golden brown and lovely. Add garlic because yes, always.

Once your kitchen smells like you’ve been cooking for hours (you’re a magician!), stir in some flour and then pour in chicken broth…or wine if you’ve had a day. Either works, I’m not here to judge. Let it thicken a bit and turn into this silky sauce that pretty much says ‘I’ve got you!’ Add your cream, cheese, along with some salt and pepper like a gentle kick in the taste buds. Mix in the chicken and pasta and give them a nice cozy home in a baking dish. Sprinkle (shower, really) with cheese on top like you’re channeling your inner cheese artist.

Pop it in the oven until bubbly and golden on top. See it? Smell it? Yep, that’s love.

Ingredient Notes

– **Chicken:** Rotisserie makes life so much easier. No birds were harmed in enthusiasm for leftovers.
– **Mushrooms:** I like to let them hang out in butter until they’re golden, but feel free to experiment.
– **Cheese Love:** Don’t skimp here. The more cheese, the better. Your soul deserves this.

Recipe Steps

1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
2. Sauté mushrooms in butter, then add garlic.
3. Stir in flour, add broth or wine, thicken.
4. Mix in cream, cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine with chicken and pasta, add to baking dish.
6. Top with more cheese, bake until bubbly.
7. Enjoy the admiration of family members.

What to Serve It With

– **Tips & Mistakes:** Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread to mop up the cheesy sauce.
– **Storage Tips:** Fridge this masterpiece covered tightly, and I swear it’s breakfast gold when cold straight from the container (zero shame here).

Variations and Substitutions

Tetrazzini is a forgiving friend. Broccoli fans? Throw in some florets. Out of spaghetti? Use penne or any pasta-shaped item. Swapped the cream with half and half once, and it was still a winner. Life is about improvising, right?

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Chicken Tetrazzini

This classic Chicken Tetrazzini features tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy, cheesy sauce, baked under a golden breadcrumb crust for a comforting family meal.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• ▢ 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• ▢ 8 oz spaghetti, cooked drained
• ▢ 1.5 cups cream of mushroom soup
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ▢ 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• ▢ 0.25 cup butter melted
• ▢ 0.75 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, sliced mushrooms, and cooked spaghetti.
• Mix in cream of mushroom soup, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
• Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix melted butter with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Add extra cheese for a richer topping if desired.