Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

from spendwithpennies.com
60 min
8 servings

Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy, cheesy casserole that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti (or linguine)
  • 2 cups chicken (cooked shredded )
  • ½ cup frozen peas (defrosted, optional)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded )
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • ½ pound mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth (reduced sodium)
  • ½ cup white wine (or extra chicken broth)
  • 1 ⅓ cups light cream (or whole milk)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Stir in mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth, wine, cream and seasonings. Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add cream cheese and stir until smooth and melted.

  6. 6

    Combine pasta, sauce, veggies, cooked chicken and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

  7. 7

    Spread into a 2qt casserole dish, cover and bake 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Uncover, top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake 10-15 minutes more or until casserole is hot and cheese is melted.