Easy Baked Chicken Tetrazzini
This chicken tetrazzini is a delicious, comforting, all-in-one pasta casserole. Treat your family to this easy and tasty chicken dish!
Ingredients
- Butter or cooking spray for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 8 ounces spaghetti, dry
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 1 to 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, or cream of mushroom
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 to 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Recommended Equipment
- 2 1/2-qt baking dish
- Large skillet or sauté pan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish or spray it with cooking spray.Butter or cooking spray for the baking dish
- Fill a large saucepan with about 3 quarts of water and add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the pot and cook following the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and set aside.8 ounces spaghetti | 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the mushrooms and shallots. Cook, stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden and most of their liquid has evaporated.2 tbsp unsalted butter | 6 ounces sliced mushrooms | 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- Add the spinach to the mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring, for a minute or two, just until the spinach has wilted.1 to 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- Add the soup, sour cream, half-and-half, diced chicken, and half of the Parmesan cheese; heat just until it begins to simmer, then taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup | 1/2 cup sour cream | 1 cup half-and-half | 2 to 3 cups diced cooked chicken | ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese | Salt and pepper
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce mixture and toss gently to combine. Turn the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the casserole and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the casserole is bubbling.¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Remove the casserole to a rack and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve portions on plates and garnish with parsley, if desired.Chopped fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 34gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 2296mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1409IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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