Here’s a creamy, comforting, classic Chicken Tetrazzini recipe — a baked pasta dish with chicken, mushrooms, and a cheesy, buttery sauce.
🍝 Chicken Tetrazzini
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and toss lightly with a little butter or oil to prevent sticking.
2. Cook vegetables
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms until tender, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Make the sauce
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream.
- Bring to a simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce
- In a large bowl or directly in the skillet, combine cooked pasta, chicken, and creamy sauce.
- Mix until everything is coated evenly.
5. Assemble for baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and breadcrumbs evenly on top (optional).
6. Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
7. Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Vegetables: Add peas, bell peppers, or spinach for color and nutrition.
- Cheese: Use Gruyère, fontina, or cheddar for a richer flavor.
- Make-ahead: Assemble in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake the next day, adding 5–10 minutes to baking time.
- Creaminess: For an extra creamy texture, stir in ¼ cup cream cheese with the sauce.
- Protein swaps: Use turkey instead of chicken for a post-Thanksgiving twist.
If you want, I can also give you a slow-cooker Chicken Tetrazzini or a lighter, lower-carb version with zucchini noodles.
