Easy, creamy and utterly delicious Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep and is gone in no time!
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini is one of our yummiest pasta dishes. Serve it with Cheesy Garlic Bread, Baked Asparagus or even Roasted Veggies. It’s great for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, and even holidays.
What’s for dinner? Thank heavens for pasta dishes!! I have them slated on the calendar at least once a week.
Why? They are always delicious and usually loved by the entire family. I mean, you can’t really go wrong with noodles, tons of cheese and chicken, right?!
Today’s recipe for Chicken Tetrazzini happens to be one of those yummy recipes that everyone enjoys. If you look at the ingredients, it’s pretty apparent why it would be so tasty (butter, sour cream, cream of chicken, mozzarella cheese).
With those kinds of ingredients, it’s no wonder everyone (even the kids) loves this recipe! I think you’ll love the simplicity and delicious-ness of this great dinner idea.
SAUCE. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup butter, cooked chicken, soup, sour cream, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Mix well and then add in cooked noodles. Stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
BAKE. Spray a 9×13 baking dish and pour in the noodle mixture. Sprinkle cheeses on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Make ahead of time. We frequently make this tetrazzini recipe ahead of time. Just make it as instructed except don’t top with the cheese or bake. Instead, cover tightly with foil or saran wrap and place in fridge for up to 24 hours before adding the cheese and baking.
FREEZE. Just make as instructed, cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Just let thaw in the fridge overnight, add the cheese and bake in the oven.
This recipe is so simple and always a crowd favorite, and some of our go-to sides for it include:
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Easy, creamy and utterly delicious Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
Prep: 15min
Total: 55min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 714 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 19 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 1284 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Trans Fat 0.5 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 16 oz linguini (cooked)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 chicken breasts, (cooked and diced)
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook noodles, to al dente, according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic salt and pepper. Mix well, then stir in cooked noodles.
- Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36–42 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbling.
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
This Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is easy, creamy, cheesy, delicious and loved by all! Classic comfort, make-ahead meal, and freezer-friendly.
Prep: 15min
Total: 60min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 660 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 20 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 852 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter (, melted)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound seasoned cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
- 1 pound thin spaghetti (, cooked al dente)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley (, for garnish)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- In large bowl whisk together both soups, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
- Stir in the peas, chicken, and spaghetti; toss to combine until fully coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is hot throughout.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Chicken Tetrazzini
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