Chicken Tetrazzini is a classic dish that combines the flavors of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and nutty parmesan cheese. Its popularity stems from its versatility, making it adaptable to personal tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're short on time or seeking a comforting meal, this article provides a curated selection of quick and easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipes that deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. From stovetop to oven-baked variations, discover simplified recipes that maintain the essence of this delectable dish while accommodating busy lifestyles and various cooking preferences.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
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
FAST AND EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Super-easy chicken tetrazzini. Uses rotisserie chicken to save time.
Provided by busymom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Pour rotini into prepared baking dish.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, celery, and bell pepper in melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir milk, cream of mushroom soup, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer; about 5 minutes. Add chicken and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese to the milk mixture; remove immediately from heat and pour over the rotini. Top pasta and sauce mixture with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 7.9 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
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.
EASY SKILLET CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
I got this recipe from a Campbells Soup add in one of those 'family' magazines years ago. I lost the recipe, but have made it so many times, that I'm posting it here from memory, for safe-keeping. I haven't been able to find this recipe anywhere, including the Campbell's web site, so I'm hoping that my memory serves me well. I cut the green bell pepper into 1/2 inch dice, because it makes a prettier presentation. Enjoy.
Provided by arroz241_11561377
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter on med-low, and saute onion, green bell pepper and drained mushrooms, for 2 minutes, . (do not let butter burn).
- Add chicken cubes, and saute until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl add 2 cans of soup, and dilute with 1/2-1 can of milk, until mixture is a thick gravy consistancy.
- Pour soup into saute pan with chicken and veggies, and stir.
- Add garlic powder, sherry, stir and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese,stir until melted.
- Serve over cooked thin spaghetti, or egg noodles.
- Note: The amount of chicken you use, depends on the size of the breasts.
- Sherry, garlic powder and parmesan cheese amounts, can be added to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 658.2, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 9.2
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.
QUICK & EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Pasta, mushrooms, garlic? Check, check, check. Our Chicken Tetrazzini has everything you like about the classic-all in one quick and easy weeknight dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook chicken, mushrooms, peppers and garlic in large ovenproof nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done. Remove chicken mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Whisk flour and milk until blended. Add to broth in same skillet; mix well. Bring to boil, whisking constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Heat broiler. Drain spaghetti. Add to ingredients in skillet along with 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; toss to evenly coat. Top with Swiss cheese and remaining Parmesan.
- Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 min. or until top is lightly browned and Swiss cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
CLASSIC CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
You can also substitute ham or turkey for the chicken. This dish was named for Luisa Tetrazzini, a well known, well FED turn-of-the-century Italian singer!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large non-skillet, saute the tenderloins. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine and blend in flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Add garlic salt and ground black pepper to taste. Blend in the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses and continue heating, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt.
- Stir in the chicken/vegetable mixture and heat thoroughly. Toss with the cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 566 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI FOR A LARGE FAMILY
This easy recipe feeds a large family, or is great for splitting and freezing. Elegant, yet kid-friendly, it's always a hit when entertaining.
Provided by Kimberly Thies
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour mushroom soup, chicken soup, and celery soup into the saucepan; stir and bring to a simmer. Add about half the Cheddar cheese; stir into the soup mixture and cook until velvety, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken, half-and-half, pimentos, wine, mushrooms, parsley, and steak sauce into the soup mix; cook until hot.
- Toss angel hair pasta and soup mixture together in a large baking dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle paprika over the cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven until the liquid is bubbling, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 975.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
This is a recipe that utilizes rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli, jars of prepared Alfredo sauce, canned mushrooms, and jarred chopped garlic. I used the classic Alfredo sauce so that I could add my own sauteed garlic and onion. It was quick and easy to prepare and outstanding in flavor. This recipe is a great template; add or subtract ingredients to your heart's desire. If you are not a purist cook, this is a keeper. If desired, add a cup or so of frozen peas or broccoli to the sauce prior to mixing with the pasta. Garlic bread and a tossed salad rounded out this meal that bowled my family over. I wouldn't hesitate to serve this to company.
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare pasta per package directions and drain. Set aside.
- Saute onion and celery in melted butter until soft.
- Add mushrooms and garlic and continue to saute for a few minutes.
- Add chicken and sautee with mushrooms and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the 2 jars of alfredo sauce, heat through.
- Add ground black pepper and cayenne to taste, mix well.
- Place cooked and drained pasta in a 9x13x2 baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour alfredo mixture over pasta.
- Using 2 forks, blend the pasta and alfredo mixture well.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until heated and cheese is melted.
- Let dish set for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 100.5, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 7.8
QUICK & EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI RECIPE
Fun to say and fast to make, our Quick & Easy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe makes a classic recipe even easier-and tastier-with PHILADELPHIA cream cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and pepper; cook and stir 4 min. or just until chicken is no longer pink. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 5 min. Add cream cheese mixture and peas; cook and stir 5 min. or until heated through.
- Drain spaghetti. Add to chicken mixture in skillet with 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; toss to coat. Top with remaining Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth of flavor to your dish.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still moist. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
- Use a good quality white wine. The wine will add flavor to the sauce, so it is important to use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. There are many different types of cheese that can be used in chicken tetrazzini, so feel free to try different combinations until you find one that you like.
- Serve chicken tetrazzini immediately. This dish is best when it is served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken tetrazzini is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful mushrooms, it is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken tetrazzini a try. You won't be disappointed!
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