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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A delicious and comforting chicken tetrazzini recipe with a creamy sauce, mushrooms, and pasta. This hearty baked pasta dish is perfect for family dinners and makes great leftovers too.


Ingredients

– 1 pound dry fettuccini noodles

– 3 cups cubed rotisserie or roast chicken meat

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 2 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, divided

– 1/2 pound button mushrooms, diced

– 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

– 4 cloves garlic, chopped

– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

– 1/2 cup semi-dry or dry white wine

– 3 cups whole milk

– 1 cup heavy cream

– 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

– 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt

– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

– 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.

  2. Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and ¼ stick of butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, onions, garlic, and thyme until tender, about 6–7 minutes.

  4. Add white wine and cook for 2–3 minutes until reduced.

  5. In a separate saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and chicken broth.

  6. Add nutmeg, seasoned salt, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

  7. Stir in sautéed vegetables, chicken, cooked pasta, half the parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated.

  8. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and the rest of the parsley.

  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.


Notes

– To make this recipe vegetarian, replace the chicken with diced tofu or extra mushrooms.

– For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg