Description
Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Dinner is a comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and perfectly cooked linguine. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and baked to golden perfection, this recipe is ideal for cozy nights or entertaining friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this hearty meal in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and mushrooms; sauté for about two minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and mix well.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth followed by heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg