Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Dinner
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Dinner is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy pasta dish features tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and al dente pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce, all baked to golden perfection. It’s simple to prepare and will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked pasta (spaghetti or egg noodles)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, and thyme; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture in a large bowl until well-coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg