Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe: Indulgent Comfort Food for All
A classic Chicken Tetrazzini recipe that combines tender chicken with a creamy sauce and pasta, creating an indulgent comfort food that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté until tender.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk; cook until thickened.
- Add cooked chicken, spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg: mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with bread crumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cooked peas or bell peppers.
- Substitute turkey for chicken for a post-holiday meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Tetrazzini, comfort food, pasta, chicken, casserole