LIGHTER CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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From a cookbook I sent to my swap partner FloridaNative. Cooking Light Best Chicken Recipes. This sounds so wonderful and I love that it is healthier for all lifestyles.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
24 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup dry sherry
2/3 cup flour (lightly spooned into measure)
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free & low sodium (or use a homemade broth)
9 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
4 ounces fat free cream cheese (block style)
7 cups vermicelli, cooked (about 1 lb uncooked pasta)
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Melt butter in a large stockpot coated with cooking spray over medium high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, pepper, salt, and mushrooms; saute 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add sherry and cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually add flour to pan, cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk (mixture will be thick).
  • Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently so it does not burn. Remove from heat after 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, stirring with whisk until cream cheese melts.
  • Add pasta (precooked) and chicken and stir until blended.
  • Divide pasta mixture between 2 (8 inch square) baking dishes coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly over pasta mixtures in the two baking dishes.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes prior to serving.

Aalaa Elsadek
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This is one of my favorite chicken tetrazzini recipes. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Temi OvO
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit.


Rob Wedge
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yakoob Soomro
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I used a rotisserie chicken for this recipe, and it turned out great.


Malik NABEEL
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious.


Heer jaan
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.


Richie
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I thought the sauce was a little too thick. I added some extra milk, and it was perfect.


Learning channel
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I'm not a fan of chicken tetrazzini, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Rumaya Aktar
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dorothy Mworia
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Gary Edwards
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I'm not sure I would call this a 'lighter' version of chicken tetrazzini. It's still pretty heavy.


Mary Ann
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Fana Moses
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I used frozen peas instead of fresh, and they worked just fine.


Shahni Shahni
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I thought the sauce was a little bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Farhan Allam
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My family loved this dish. They all went back for seconds.


AwaisKing AwaisKing
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This was so easy to make! I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Taunya Eason
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. They added a nice earthy flavor.


Tsamba Claus
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This lighter version of chicken tetrazzini is a hit! It's creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, but without all the guilt. I used whole wheat pasta and low-fat milk, and it was still delicious.


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