Description
Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting and creamy pasta dish that transforms weeknight dinners into something extraordinary. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich sauce topped with melted cheese, this delightful casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite feels like a warm embrace, making it an instant classic that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and soy sauce; mix well.
- Combine cooked pasta with shredded chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg