Description
This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is a creamy, comforting pasta bake featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep, combining simple ingredients into a delicious, crowd-pleasing casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine, broken in half
Sauce and Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Toppings
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and any released liquid has evaporated.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything well and let the mixture heat through for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Pasta Mixture: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy chicken and mushroom sauce.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer the pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
- Bake and Finish: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut to cooking chicken.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- Feel free to swap mozzarella with cheddar cheese or use a mix for varied taste and texture.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
