Description
Chicken Tetrazzini brings comfort straight from my grandma’s kitchen to your table, with creamy pasta and tender chicken creating a classic family favorite. Hearty and satisfying, this simple one-dish meal comes together quickly for those nights when you need something delicious and reliable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Extras:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to 350°F, ensuring your rack sits in the center for even cooking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss together 8 oz of cooked spaghetti and 2 cups of shredded chicken until they’re well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup of sour cream, ½ cup chicken broth, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup melted butter, ½ tsp garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to create a creamy sauce.
- Pour the silky sauce over your pasta and chicken, gently folding until every strand gets a generous coating.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, making sure it’s distributed evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese across the top, creating a blanket of melty goodness.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges bubble and the cheese transforms into a golden, melted layer.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap regular spaghetti with whole wheat pasta or gluten-free noodles for a healthier version that fits different dietary needs.
- Fresh rotisserie chicken works amazingly well and saves time compared to cooking chicken from scratch.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently to prevent sauce from separating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg