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Best Chicken Tezzarini

Creamy Best Chicken Tetrazzini That Everyone Will Love

This creamy Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting dish featuring rotisserie chicken and a homemade lemon cream sauce that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Linguine or Spaghetti can substitute with penne or rotini
For the Chicken Mixture
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 oz Button Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Half & Half can substitute with equal parts milk and heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or Fontina/cheddar

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • separate saucepan
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Chicken Tetrazzini
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine or spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
  3. Add the Chicken: Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add chicken broth and half & half, whisk until thickened.
  5. Season the Sauce: Stir in lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and parsley. Simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Combine Everything: In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Fold together until evenly coated.
  7. Assemble for Baking: Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal preparation and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.

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