Description
Chicken tetrazzini brings comfort and elegance to pasta lovers seeking a classic Italian-American casserole. Luxurious cream sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly al dente pasta create a harmonious dish you will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb seasoned cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 lb thin spaghetti, cooked al dente
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Initiate the culinary process by heating the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F. Carefully coat a rectangular baking vessel with a thin layer of cooking spray to ensure effortless serving.
- Craft a luxurious sauce base by whisking together creamy condensed soups, tangy sour cream, liquefied butter, and aromatic chicken broth. Enhance the mixture with a delicate blend of seasonings, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Transform the sauce into a complete dish by incorporating tender, shredded chicken, softened spaghetti strands, and vibrant green peas. Gently fold the ingredients, ensuring each morsel is lovingly enrobed in the creamy mixture.
- Seamlessly transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, distributing the contents evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Elevate the dish’s decadence by generously scattering a trio of cheeses across the surface – mozzarella’s softness, cheddar’s sharpness, and Parmesan’s nutty undertones creating a golden, tempting topping.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and nestle it into the preheated oven. Allow the casserole to bake, developing deep, melded flavors for approximately 30 minutes.
- Uncover the dish, allowing the cheese to transform into a glistening, bronzed crust during the final cooking phase. Continue baking until the edges bubble and the top achieves a gorgeous golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and permit the tetrazzini to rest, allowing flavors to settle and sauce to slightly thicken. Sprinkle fresh parsley as a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Cleanup trick saves time by mixing sauce ingredients in the same large bowl used for combining everything.
- Grated cheeses melt more evenly when sprinkled from multiple angles across the casserole surface.
- Letting the dish rest after baking allows flavors to settle and makes cutting into perfect portions much easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg