Description
Chicken Tetrazzini brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table, blending tender pasta with rich, cheesy sauce that makes family meals memorable. Hearty and satisfying, this classic dish delivers pure home-cooked happiness in just one delicious forkful.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to precisely 350°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish to grease lightly with cooking spray.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook 2 cups diced chicken breasts until they turn golden and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, then toss 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves into the same pan, sautéing until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn tender.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, whisking in ¾ cup Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add 3 cups cooked spaghetti to the skillet, stirring to coat every strand with the creamy sauce.
- Fold the sautéed chicken and 1 cup frozen peas into the pasta mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the entire mixture to your prepared baking dish, sprinkling the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese across the top.
- Bake uncovered for exactly 25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that signal your dish is perfectly heated through.
- Let the tetrazzini rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Opt for a mix of white and dark chicken meat for more robust flavor and tender texture.
- Toast breadcrumbs separately before sprinkling on top for an extra crispy golden crust.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more authentic, rich taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg