Description
Chicken tetrazzini comes together faster than your weeknight dinner stress can build, making it a total lifesaver when hunger hits hard. Creamy pasta packed with tender chicken and a sprinkle of parmesan delivers comfort right to your plate in one satisfying scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 cup peas
Starches:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a steady 350F and get ready to transform simple ingredients into a comforting meal.
- Drop 8 oz of spaghetti into heavily salted boiling water and cook for precisely 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain completely.
- Shred 2 cups of cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces using two forks, creating easy-to-eat morsels.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and sauté 1 diced medium onion with 2 minced garlic cloves until they turn soft and fragrant.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine your sautéed onion-garlic mix with 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 cup peas.
- Sprinkle ½ cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Fold your perfectly cooked spaghetti into the creamy chicken mixture, ensuring every strand gets coated with delicious sauce.
- Spread the entire mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an even layer that promises delightful bites.
- Shower the top with remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese, creating a golden, crispy blanket.
- Slide the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center bubbles with anticipation.
Notes
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a faster prep time and richer flavor without extra cooking.
- Swap spaghetti with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary needs.
- Use low-sodium broth and cream of mushroom soup to control salt content for health-conscious meals.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg