Description
Chicken Tetrazzini is a classic comfort dish featuring tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, then baked to golden perfection. Itβs an ideal meal for family dinners or gatherings, offering both simplicity and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) spaghetti or linguine π
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast π
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter π§
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped π§
- 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
- 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, sliced π
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream π₯
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese π§
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese π§
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) πΏ
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- SautΓ© the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Combine and Bake:
- Add the cooked spaghetti and shredded chicken to the sauce, tossing to ensure even coating.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9Γ13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg