Description
Creamy chicken tetrazzini delights dinner tables with its rich, comforting layers of pasta, tender chicken, and velvety sauce. Cheese-topped noodles and savory ingredients create a classic Italian-American casserole you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
Pasta:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) linguini
Cheese:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (for greasing casserole dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and apply a light butter coating to a casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook linguini according to package directions, ensuring a perfect al dente texture, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Create a creamy sauce base by whisking cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, garlic, sour cream, chicken broth, parsley, pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked pasta into the sauce, gently folding to ensure complete and even coating.
- Carefully transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling cheese topping and heated-through consistency.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes to set, then garnish with an additional sprinkle of dried parsley for enhanced visual appeal and flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese is perfectly melted.
Notes
- Swap out rotisserie chicken for grilled, baked, or leftover chicken to customize the protein based on preference or availability.
- Use gluten-free pasta and cream of chicken soup to make this dish suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Boost vegetable content by adding sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peas for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Lower the fat content by using reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat cheese blends, and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 626 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 456 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg