Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of this Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe. Tender spaghetti, shredded chicken, and a rich, savory sauce topped with melted cheese, this casserole is a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Tetrazzini:
- 12 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms.
- Make the sauce: Create a roux with butter and flour, then gradually add broth and milk.
- Combine: Stir in sour cream, seasonings, chicken, and spaghetti.
- Assemble: Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheeses and breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option.
- Enhance with peas or veggies for added flavor.
- Shortcut: Use cream of mushroom soup in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
