Description
Homemade chicken tetrazzini delivers classic comfort with creamy pasta layers and tender poultry nestled in a rich, cheesy sauce. Hearty comfort emerges from carefully blended ingredients that welcome diners into a satisfying culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (340 grams) cooked chicken, chopped
- 12 oz (340 grams) spaghetti
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter
- ¼ cup (60 grams) sour cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (85 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60 grams) bread crumbs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in the center for even cooking.
- Pasta Foundation: Cook spaghetti in generously salted water until perfectly al dente, drain, and reserve.
- Flavor Development: In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter until they release moisture and caramelize, creating a deep, savory base.
- Sauce Crafting: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, creating a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until the mixture transforms into a velvety, smooth sauce.
- Protein and Cheese Integration: Incorporate cooked chicken, parmesan, sour cream, salt, and pepper into the sauce, stirring until harmoniously blended.
- Pasta Coating: Fold spaghetti into the creamy mixture, ensuring each strand is thoroughly enrobed with the luxurious sauce.
- Baking Ensemble: Transfer the complete mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, top with bread crumbs for a crisp, golden crust.
- Final Transformation: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole bubbles enthusiastically and the bread crumb topping achieves a rich, golden-brown hue.
- Resting Period: Allow the dish to rest 5-10 minutes before serving, permitting flavors to meld and sauce to set perfectly.
Notes
- Choose the Right Pasta: Select spaghetti or linguine for authentic texture, ensuring even sauce coverage and traditional Tetrazzini experience.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk sauce ingredients slowly and consistently to create a smooth, creamy base without unwanted lumps or graininess.
- Maximize Flavor Depth: Sauté mushrooms until golden and moisture evaporates, concentrating their rich, earthy taste throughout the dish.
- Crumb Topping Tips: Use panko or seasoned bread crumbs for extra crunch, spreading evenly to guarantee a perfectly crispy golden-brown surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 574
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 692 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg