Description
Chicken Tetrazzini with Creamy Mushroom Soup is a delightful casserole dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups, shredded or diced
- Spaghetti: 8 oz (about half a standard package)
- Cream of mushroom soup: 2 cups (canned or homemade)
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced (fresh or canned)
- Peas: 1 cup (frozen or fresh)
- Parmesan cheese: 1 cup, grated
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (preferably seasoned)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Fresh parsley: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- If making homemade cream of mushroom soup, sauté mushrooms in butter, add flour, whisk in chicken broth, and season.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, cream of mushroom soup, peas, sautéed mushrooms, half of the Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, top with a mixture of remaining Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Experiment with different pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Mix in different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Tetrazzini, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Casserole, Comfort Food