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Chicken Tetrazzini

Creamy chicken tetrazzini is an easy, family-style pasta bake that's ready in under an hour! Make it with juicy chicken, melty cheese, and spaghetti in a rich cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti (you can also use linguine)
  • 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (or 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans low-sodium cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons dried parsley, divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • (optional) 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, combine the chicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic powder, 2 teaspoons parsley, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until combined and smooth, and then add in the cooked noodles, mixing until coated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the mozzarella, parmesan, and the reserved 1 teaspoon of parsley. If adding the slivered almonds, sprinkle those evenly on top last.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 35 – 40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Notes

In this recipe, the combination of sour cream and low-sodium cream of chicken soup creates a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly coats the noodles and chicken. This creamy base not only adds depth of flavor but also ensures that each bite is luxuriously smooth, elevating the dish to a comforting delight.

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