Description
Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will have your family asking for seconds. With its golden, bubbling top and rich aroma wafting through your kitchen, Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini promises to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced chicken until golden brown.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir and let thicken slightly before mixing in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Gently fold in cooked pasta and frozen peas until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add spinach for extra nutrition. For added depth of flavor, consider a splash of white wine in the sauce.