Chicken Tetrazzini

容易,奶油,好吃的鸡肉tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!

Easy chicken tetrazzini is one of our yummiest pasta dishes. Serve it withCheesy Garlic Bread,Baked Asparagus, orOven Roasted Veggies. It’s great for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, and even holidays.

Chicken tetrazzini baked in a clear baking dish.


An Easy Dinner

What’s fordinner?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 deliciousness of this great dinner idea.

Linguine draining in a colander.

How to Make Chicken Tetrazzini

This tetrazzini is so simple and doesn’t take too much to prep.

PREP.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.

PASTA.Cook noodles, to al dente, according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.

SAUCE.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combinechicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well, then stir in cooked noodles.

BAKE.Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36–42 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Noodles and chicken covered with cheese.

Variations

改变了这美味的简单tetrazzin鸡i, use any of these fabulous variations.

Vegetables.Add in vegetableslike peas, corn, broccoli florets, mushrooms, and onions.

Seasonings.Season with garlic salt, or parsley flakes. Add a little heat after it has been baked with some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

Pasta.Substitute the linguine with fettuccine, tagliatelle or spaghetti.

Chicken.Many grocery stores have fully cooked seasoned chicken in the refrigerator section. You can also buy thick slices of chicken from the deli to cube or a rotisserie chicken to slice and cube. This recipe is also great for that leftover chicken sitting in the fridge.

  • Quick pan fry.Cut raw chicken into bite-size pieces. Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and add the chicken. Season with salt and little pepper. Every 1-2 minutes give the chicken a stir until cooked. To test I will cut a couple of the large pieces in half to check for doneness.

Soup.Cream of Mushroom Soup also works in the recipe.

Cheese.Change it up by using different cheeses.

Meat.Use freshly made or leftover turkey instead. Be sure to check out ourTurkey Tetrazzinitoo!

Baked pasta and chicken topped with cheese and fresh herbs.

SToring + Side Ideas

提前做of time.We frequently make this chicken 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 plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before adding the cheese and baking.

STOREleftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FREEZE. Just make as instructed, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Just let thaw in the fridge overnight, toss it with a bit of fresh milk, add the cheese, and bake in the oven.

What to serve with chicken tetrazzini?

Cheesy chicken tetrazzini is so simple and always a crowd favorite and some of our go-to sides for it include:

Close up of a fork scooping chicken tetrazzini from a baking dish.

Recipe FAQ

Should I salt the pasta for chicken tetrazzini?

Though it is not necessary, adding salt to the water is a great way to infuse flavor directly into the pasta noodles. Bring the pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt for every pound of pasta, then add the pasta to the large pot of salted water and boil.

Is chicken tetrazzini a traditional Italian dish?

Though inspired by Italian cuisine, this dish was created in America. There is some discrepancy about where it was first made, but most people credit the chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. It’s said that he created the dish in the early 1900s and named it after the Italian opera star, Luisa Tetrazzini when she came to perform at his hotel.

Can I freeze chicken tetrazzini for later?

When you are making this pasta as a freezer meal you will want to cook the pasta to al dente, toss it with the creamy sauce and freeze in a Ziploc. After thawing toss it with a bit more milk before adding it to the baking pan and topping it with cheese. The extra milk will help smooth out the grainy texture that tends to occur after being frozen.

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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

4.99from754votes
容易,奶油,好吃的鸡肉tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 40minutes
Total Time 55minutes
Servings 8
Calories 714kcal
Author Lil’ Luna

Ingredients

  • 16ounceslinguinicooked
  • ½cupunsalted buttersoftened
  • 4chicken breasts,cooked and diced
  • 2canscream of chicken soup
  • 2cupssour cream
  • 1teaspoongarlic salt with parsley flakes
  • ½teaspoonpepper
  • 1cupchicken broth
  • 2tablespoonsParmesan cheesegrated
  • 2cupsMozzarella cheeseshredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°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.

Video

Notes

提前做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.
STOREleftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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.


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  1. 5 stars
    I halved the recipe and added a can of cream of mushroom soup because I saw another recipe that included that as well. Easy, delicious and it was plenty for my family of 5! Thanks for sharing!

  2. 5 stars
    My family absolutely loves this recipe! I always have to make double because if anyone in my family finds out I made it and didn’t make them some I am in trouble! Lol

  3. 5 stars
    I made this recipe,frooze half of it,I am using the remaining half for a quick,easy delicious meal tonight. My family loves this chicken dish.I used left over rotisserie chicken, it was delicious thank you

  4. 5 stars
    This casserole is AMAZING! It is so easy to make and my husband and kids love it. IF we have leftovers they gobble them up the next day.

  5. 5 stars
    I make this recipe with low carb noodles and lots of vegetables. It’s a creamy way to sneak in the healthy stuff.

  6. 5 stars
    This recipe was delicious! Also made great leftovers! I used a box and a half of noodles and a pound and an half of chicken breast and it was perfect. Otherwise I felt like I was wasting the extra sauce.

  7. 5 stars
    YUM to the max! I prepared this dish for dinner this evening and my family gobbled it up and asked for more. Next time, I will be sure to double the recipe to have leftovers. Thank you!

  8. 5 stars
    OM goodness! Ultimate comfort food! I halved it and it was perfect for hubby and me, with enough for tomorrow. Thank you for this recipe!

  9. This is a good recipe but y’all forgot to tell people to add in the chicken, LOL. All joking aside it’s a wonderful dish. I’ve been making my my father’s version of chicken spaghetti probably close to 40 years. Everyone loves my chicken spaghetti, but this recipe is even better than my father’s recipe by my own admission. Well done Lil Luna. My community thanks you!

    1. I’m so glad to hear you loved the recipe! In step 3, we did mention to add in the chicken with the rest of the sauce. It should be in there! Thank you for the kind review and that means a lot that this recipe is as enjoyed as a family one. Thanks again!

      1. 5 stars
        It’s easy to miss adding the chicken based on how the instructions are worded -> “chicken, soup” could be read as “chicken soup” could maybe think about rearranging the way the ingredients are listed in step 3

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