Description
This Chicken Tetrazzini transforms simple ingredients into a luxuriously creamy, cheesy pasta casserole that’s perfect for family dinners. Using rotisserie chicken makes it quick and easy, while the homemade sauce creates depth of flavor that can’t be matched by shortcuts. The golden, bubbly cheese topping takes this Chicken Tetrazzini to the next level of comfort food perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb button mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Cook pasta in well-salted water until barely al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté mushrooms for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped onions and cook 5-7 minutes until soft and golden. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour until lightly golden (1-2 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add half & half and bring to a simmer, whisking until thickened.
- Combine pasta, chicken, mushroom mixture, parsley, and sauce in a large pot. Add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Transfer to prepared casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
- Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes to create golden spots on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving your delicious Chicken Tetrazzini.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 573 kcal
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
