Description
Chicken tetrazzini pasta bake wraps tender chicken and noodles in a creamy sauce topped with golden breadcrumbs. This oven-baked classic brings nostalgic comfort with every hearty bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup onions, chopped
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 8 ounces cooked spaghetti, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and ½ cup chopped onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk 2 cups cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over your chicken and pasta blend, ensuring everything gets evenly coated.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture and stir gently to distribute.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Top the casserole with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the spaghetti al dente to prevent mushiness when baking.
- Use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- For a lighter version, swap cream of mushroom soup with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheeses.
- If preparing ahead, assemble the dish and refrigerate, then add an extra 10-15 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 438 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg