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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy, cheesy pasta bake perfect for a comforting family dinner. Tender diced chicken and linguine are combined in a rich sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth, then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and baked to golden perfection.


Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 1 (16-ounce) package linguine, or fettuccine or spaghetti

Chicken Mixture

  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the casserole.
  2. Cook Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, softened butter, chicken broth, garlic salt with parsley flakes, and black pepper. Mix these ingredients well until the sauce is smooth and fully blended.
  4. Combine Pasta and Chicken: Add the cooked pasta and diced chicken breasts into the sauce mixture. Toss everything together carefully until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly to prevent sticking. Transfer the pasta and chicken mixture into this dish, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture. Then, evenly distribute the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella.
  7. First Bake: Cover the dish with foil to prevent the cheese from over-browning. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Finish Baking: Remove the foil carefully and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Rest Before Serving: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps it set slightly and makes serving easier.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken breasts from leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Feel free to substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Adding sautéed mushrooms or peas can enhance the flavor and add a vegetable component.
  • Ensure pasta is not overcooked to al dente so it doesn’t become mushy after baking.
  • Covering the dish with foil during the initial baking helps keep the moisture in and prevents cheese from burning.