Description
Mouthwatering chicken tetrazzini brings creamy Italian-American comfort straight to dinner tables with rich pasta and tender chicken. Savory sauce and perfectly baked cheese create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
Pasta and Cheese:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) linguini, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups (226 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 2 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups (454 grams) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a creamy, comforting sauce by whisking together melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Fold the pre-cooked, diced chicken into the velvety sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the rich mixture.
- Gently incorporate the cooked linguini into the sauce, tossing carefully to guarantee even distribution of flavors throughout the pasta.
- Carefully transfer the luxurious pasta blend into a 9×13 inch glass baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously blanket the casserole with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, creating a gooey base, then crown with a sprinkle of grated parmesan for added depth and texture.
- Slide the prepared dish into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing it to bake for 40 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust and the edges become delightfully effervescent.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the temperature to become more manageable before serving.
Notes
- Customize protein choices by swapping chicken with turkey, shrimp, or tofu for dietary preferences and variety.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and part-skim mozzarella cheese.
- Create gluten-free version by replacing regular linguini with gluten-free pasta and checking soup ingredients for wheat-based thickeners.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or roasted garlic to the sauce mixture for deeper taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 712 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg