CLASSIC CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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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

8 chicken tenderloins
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

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

Gulab Rai Sindhi
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This was a delicious and comforting dish. I made it for my family on a cold night, and it was the perfect meal to warm us up. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaralyn Hurtado
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This was my first time making chicken tetrazzini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I used a rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Ekramul Haque
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a very affordable meal. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Curt
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This was a delicious and comforting dish. I made it for my family on a cold night, and it was the perfect meal to warm us up. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovenia Perry
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This was my first time making chicken tetrazzini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I used a rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Hellen Shanel321
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a very affordable meal. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


ADNAN ALI SHAH
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This was a delicious and comforting dish. I made it for my family on a cold night, and it was the perfect meal to warm us up. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Annabelle Eggell
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This was my first time making chicken tetrazzini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I used a rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Elohor Uleh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a very affordable meal. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Tanveer Naro
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This was a delicious and comforting dish. I made it for my family on a cold night, and it was the perfect meal to warm us up. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikail Jandoo
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This was my first time making chicken tetrazzini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I used a rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Montrea Allen
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a very affordable meal. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Toya Kimbell
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This was a delicious and comforting dish. I made it for my family on a cold night, and it was the perfect meal to warm us up. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


irsa Khan
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This was my first time making chicken tetrazzini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was very flavorful. I used a rotisserie chicken, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamie Mitchell
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a very affordable meal. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


bennie elder
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.