Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Chicken Tetrazzini, a classic American comfort food dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. This baked pasta recipe features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a luscious sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
For the sauce:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Add flour, then gradually whisk in broth, milk, cream, and wine. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and chicken in the sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Substitute turkey for chicken for a festive twist.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
