Description
Creamy chicken tetrazzini brings comfort straight from Italian-American kitchens, blending tender pasta with succulent chicken in a rich, cheesy sauce. Hearty comfort meets simple elegance, delivering a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the culinary canvas to life by preheating the oven to a welcoming 350°F, creating the perfect environment for this comforting dish.
- Orchestrate the pasta’s journey by cooking it to al dente perfection, then gently setting it aside to await its saucy transformation.
- Choreograph a flavor dance in a large skillet, melting butter and coaxing onions and garlic into a soft, aromatic embrace.
- Introduce mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to tenderize and release their earthy essence into the developing medley.
- Weave a rich tapestry of flavors by blending cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream into a luxurious sauce.
- Sprinkle in thyme, salt, and pepper, letting the seasonings whisper their magic as the sauce gently simmers and thickens.
- Fold the shredded chicken and prepared pasta into the velvety sauce, ensuring each morsel is lovingly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the sumptuous creation to a greased baking dish, creating a culinary landscape ready for its final embellishments.
- Crown the dish with a regal layer of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, adding breadcrumbs for a crisp, golden finish if desired.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to melt into a bubbly, golden blanket that promises comfort and satisfaction.
- After 20-25 minutes, retrieve your masterpiece and serve immediately, inviting everyone to savor the warm, creamy indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by roasting chicken with herbs before shredding for deeper, more complex taste profiles.
- Transform into a gluten-free version by substituting regular pasta with chickpea or zucchini noodles and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Reduce calories by replacing heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep ahead by assembling the dish completely and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg