Description
Deluxe Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting, creamy baked pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich cheese sauce, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer and garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for family dinners and cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chicken and Cheese
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Topping
- 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are browned.
- Make Roux and Sauce: Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Mix in the 3 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and half (1/2 cup) of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and toss until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Add Breadcrumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cheese layer on top of the pasta.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful option for this recipe.
- Add frozen peas or chopped spinach for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
