Decadent Chicken Tetrazzini Delight
This creamy and cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting dish that combines pasta, chicken, and mushrooms in a rich sauce, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup breadcrumbs optional for a crunchy topping
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti or fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in cooked chicken, frozen peas, chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, add breadcrumbs before baking.