Description
Indulge in this creamy and comforting Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious sauce, topped with a golden breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
12 ounces spaghetti
Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté onion in butter and oil until softened. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until tender.
- Stir in flour, then gradually add broth, milk, and cream. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add chicken, sour cream, cheeses, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss with spaghetti.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- Swap mushrooms for peas or broccoli if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
