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Chicken tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting American casserole named after Italian opera star Luisa Tetrazzini. It's a creamy pasta bake combining tender chicken, mushrooms, and spaghetti, all baked under a layer of Parmesan until bubbly and golden. This dish is a classic example of mid-century American cuisine that makes use of pantry staples and leftover poultry, making it a favorite for post-holiday meals and cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 2340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs chicken (cooked and shredded)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 carrot (sliced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 4 tbsp chicken fat (or margarine)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (strained )
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sherry
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms (sliced)
  • 8 oz spaghetti ( or noodles, cooked)
  • Parmesan cheese (grated , for topping)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

  • Simmer chicken with onion, carrot, bay leaf, and celery salt until tender. Remove meat from bones and slightly reduce the broth.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

  • In a saucepan, heat chicken fat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add 2 cups of strained chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Add 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tbsp sherry. Stir until smooth.

Step 3: Prepare Mushrooms

  • Sauté sliced mushrooms in a small amount of fat until tender.
  • Stir mushrooms into the sauce.

Step 4: Combine Ingredients

  • Mix cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, mushrooms, and sauce in a large bowl.

Step 5: Assemble the Casserole

  • In a greased casserole dish, layer pasta, chicken, and sauce alternately.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F until bubbly and golden brown (about 30–35 minutes).

Tips

  • Substitute turkey for chicken to use up leftovers.
  • Add sautéed green peppers for more flavor.
  • Use instant chicken bouillon if homemade broth isn’t available.
  • Extra mushrooms make the dish richer.
  • Add a splash of white wine instead of sherry for a different flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 2340kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 244gSaturated Fat: 76gPolyunsaturated Fat: 49gMonounsaturated Fat: 107gCholesterol: 233mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1713IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword casserole, Chicken, comfort food, pasta
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