Baked chicken tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a family dinner or potluck. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods, there's a baked chicken tetrazzini recipe out there for every taste and skill level. This guide will provide you with some helpful tips and tricks for creating the perfect baked chicken tetrazzini. From choosing the best chicken and pasta to selecting the right sauce and toppings, we'll cover everything you need to know to make this classic dish a success.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Try Giada De Laurentiis' famous Chicken Tetrazzini recipe from Everyday Italian on Food Network; a creamy bechemel sauce envelops mushrooms, chicken and pasta.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
- Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI (CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE)
Recipe video above. A big, creamy pasta bake with juicy chicken and mushrooms. Cheesy, hot and completely delicioius! Rumoured to be named after an Italian opera star Luisa Tetrazzini when an American Chef created this dish for her. So it's not authentic Italian - but it doesn't make this any less delicious!!
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over high heat. Add chicken, sprinkle with pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 1 1/2 minutes until golden.
- Turn chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute until golden then remove onto plate - doesn't need to be fully cooked (will cook more in oven).
- Rest 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces, or shred.
- Preheat oven to 160°C / 325°F.
- Cook mushrooms: Melt 4 tbsp butter over high heat in the same pot. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes until starting to go floppy but not yet golden.
- Add onion: Add garlic and onion, cook for 3 minutes until mushrooms are golden. Add a pinch of salt and pepper halfway through.
- Add flour & milk: Turn heat down to medium. Add flour. Stir for 30 seconds. Add milk and stir for 10 seconds or until it thickens (see video at 52 sec).
- Add cream and broth: Add chicken stock, cream, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir, then let the mixture heat up, stirring every now and then so it doesn't catch on the base, and cook until the sauce thickens enough so you can draw a path on the back of the spoon (video at 1.04). Do not make it very thick - it gets thicker in next steps.
- Add cheese & pasta: Turn stove off. Stir through half the cheese (will melt in oven), then add pasta and chicken. Toss to mix, taste and add more salt if needed.
- Bake: Pour into 23 x 33cm / 9 x 13" pan, smooth surface. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook until al dente (if a range is given on the box, choose the shortest time, otherwise, cook it 1 minute less than the suggested time). Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter with the canola oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the cauliflower, onion and mushrooms to the skillet along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over top and cook, stirring, until all of the flour has moistened, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until reduced by about half. Add the chicken broth and 1/4 cup water, increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly, until simmering and slightly thickened. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan; stir to combine. Pour all of the sauce and vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Add the peas, thyme and green chiles. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. If not serving right away, let cool. Cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 minutes.
BAKED CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Make and share this Baked Chicken Tetrazzini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Daydream
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
- Gently poach chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, in water or stock, to just cover.
- Drain chicken and reserve 1 cup of stock.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks, and set aside.
- Melt butter, add flour and cook over gentle heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add reserved stock and wine, bring to the boil, stirring, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add cream and sherry, stir to combine, then add the cooked, diced chicken and drained, diced bell peppers, and set aside.
- Sauté chopped bacon, and stir gently into chicken mixture.
- Next, sauté the thinly sliced mushrooms in 1-tablespoon butter until tender, and add to the chicken mixture along with the mushroom juices.
- Cook spaghetti until tender, and toss with a slurp of olive oil.
- Turn spaghetti into a shallow, greased, 13" x 9" casserole dish.
- Pour chicken mixture over pasta, and stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake at 375 deg.
- F for 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, scatter almonds over the top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1111.4, Fat 64, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 212.1, Sodium 535.8, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 39.8
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
My husband is not a casserole lover, but this creamy, cheesy chicken tetrazzini is one of his favorites! Nutmeg gives it a wonderful, different taste. As a busy mother with three young sons, I put this easy recipe to good use. -Kelly Heusmann, Cincinnati, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cream, parsley, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and wine if desired. Fold in the chicken and spaghetti. , Turn into a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
This easy chicken tetrazzini is made with leftover cooked chicken and canned soup. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights because it's so easy to assemble. Once you pop the dish in the oven, you'll have time to take care of other things on your to-do list. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add green pepper and onion. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chicken, mushrooms, pimientos, soup, milk, garlic powder and salt. Drain spaghetti; add to pan and toss to coat. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake until hot and bubbly, 50-60 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
There's no need to create a complicated sauce for this easy chicken tetrazzini recipe. With some precooked chicken and a couple cans of soup, you can have a fuss-free baked pasta dinner that's sure to be a hearty, homemade favorite.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti as directed on package using minimum cook time; drain.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned.
- In large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, mushrooms, chicken, soup, sour cream and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbling on edges and completely heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
A delicious recipe given to me by my sister, Ruth Clark. This is a favorite with my kids and their friends. The recipe is easy to double.
Provided by Marian Collins
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put cooked spaghetti into 9x13-inch baking dish. Place chicken on top of spaghetti.
- In medium saucepan heat together soup, water, butter, and bouillon. Bring to a boil and then pour over the pasta and chicken. Put shredded cheese (to taste) on top and press down a bit.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 898.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI CASSEROLE
I picked up a copy of Southern Living's Comfort Foods Recipe magazine at the grocery store. I decided to try their Chicken Tetrazzini. I haven't had this since I was a kid and forgot all about it! This recipe makes 2 casseroles. One to prepare immediately and one to freeze for later! After serving to my family I asked the BIG question...."Should I make this again sometime?" I received two overwhelming YES's from my kids, and one "yeah, ok" from my husband. I'd say that this recipe is a keeper! I served it with fresh bakery bread.
Provided by Jakers
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 2 casseroles, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook vermicelli according to package directions; drain. Return to pot, and toss with chicken broth.
- Preheat oven to 350. Stir together chopped cooked chicken and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl; add vermicelli and toss well.
- Spoon chicken mixture into two lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dishes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Note: Freeze unbaked casserole up to 1 month, if desired. thaw casserole overnight in refrigerator. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature, and bake as directed.
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. A combination of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar is a classic, but you can also try other cheeses like Gruyère, Fontina, or Asiago.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the chicken and pasta.
- Serve immediately. Chicken Tetrazzini is best served immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
Chicken Tetrazzini is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your Chicken Tetrazzini turns out perfectly every time.
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