Chicken Tetrazzini
A comforting, creamy chicken pasta casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 200 g spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred) (240ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (for creaminess, 120g)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced, any variety you prefer) (100g)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (for topping) (60g)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook your Pasta by boiling a large pot of water. Once it’s boiling, add your spaghetti or preferred pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the Aromatics in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Mushrooms, sautéing until tender and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Broth by folding in cooked chicken and chicken broth. Let it simmer and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring on the Cream by pouring in heavy cream and stirring in half of the mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Mix Pasta into the Sauce, gently tossing until coated. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the mixture.
- Prepare for Baking by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) and transferring the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Add Topping and Cheese by sprinkling remaining mozzarella and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake to Perfection for about 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish by letting it sit for 5 minutes before adding fresh parsley on top.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and garlic bread. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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