Description
Looking for the best chicken tetrazzini recipe? This one is creamy, easy, and comforting perfect for simple dinner ideas or meal prep! Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a cozy casserole, this is one of the best quick and easy pasta recipes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.
- Add mushrooms, cook until golden.
- Whisk in flour to form a roux, cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in broth and cream, stir until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream, salt, pepper, and chicken.
- Add spaghetti and mix gently to coat.
- Transfer to greased baking dish, top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Broil at the end for a golden cheesy top.
- Can be made ahead or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg