Description
Creamy chicken tetrazzini brings Italian-American comfort to dinner tables with luxurious pasta and tender chicken. Parmesan-crusted noodles intertwine with succulent meat, creating a hearty casserole that welcomes you to savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (340 grams)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) spaghetti
Dairy and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter
- ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup (60 grams) bread crumbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a welcoming environment for the casserole.
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden base for sautéing mushrooms.
- Gently cook mushrooms until they release their moisture and turn tender, developing a rich, earthy flavor.
- Dust flour over the mushrooms, stirring to create a smooth roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky, consistent sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, developing a luxurious texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold in cooked chicken pieces, grated parmesan cheese, tangy sour cream, and season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Incorporate the cooked spaghetti into the creamy mixture, ensuring each strand is generously coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of bread crumbs across the top, creating a crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the bread crumbs turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Elevate your comfort food game with this creamy, cheesy chicken pasta casserole that’s perfect for family dinners or potluck gatherings.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time to make the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable, especially when working with multiple components.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add extra flavor to this classic dish.
- Choose fresh mushrooms for the best texture and umami depth, ensuring they’re fully cooked before adding to the sauce.
- Customize the recipe by adding vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- For a crispy, golden topping, use a mix of panko and traditional bread crumbs, and consider adding a sprinkle of extra parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg