Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy chicken tetrazzini recipe. Featuring tender chicken, luscious pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce, this dish captures the essence of cozy family dinners. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, chicken tetrazzini is easy to prepare and can be customized with leftover turkey or seasonal veggies. Serve it hot from the oven to create heartwarming memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add Parmesan cheese, thyme, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions; drain and combine with the creamy sauce and frozen peas.
- Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish, top with extra Parmesan if desired, and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg