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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

This chicken tetrazzini is an easy, creamy and delicious classic comfort dish. It is a perfect winter warmer and pretty much everyone absolutely loves it. You can make it ahead of time and freeze it pretty well, too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Casserole recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tetrazzini, chicken tetrazzini easy, how to make chicken tetrazzini
Servings: 8
Author: chefjar

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin spaghetti or linguine uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter divided
  • 1 pound button or brown mushrooms sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cooked and sliced ( or shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350˚F| 176˚C.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté 4 minutes or until softened. Then add garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl combine the remaining butter, cooked mushrooms, cooked chicken, soup, sour cream, chicken broth, capers, pasta,  salt and pepper.  Stir until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture into a 9 x13-inch baking casserole dish. Top with cheeses. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cheeses are melted and the casserole is heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 850mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g