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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, pasta
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. linguini pasta
  • 5 T butter
  • 6 T flour
  • 3 C chicken broth
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 whole green onions, green parts chopped (optional)
  • 1 C white or Bella mushrooms, halved or quartered, stems removed
  • 3 C chicken, cooked and cubed or pulled into bite-sized pieces To make this dish even easier, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken!
  • ½ C parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ½ C cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Cook the linguini according to the package instructions in salted water. For easier serving and mixing, break the pasta into smaller pieces as you add it to the boiling water. Once cooked to al dente, drain the pasta and set it aside
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk the mixture together until it becomes bubbly, forming a roux. Continue to cook the roux for another 2 minutes to reduce the flour taste in the final dish.
    Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and cook until the sauce thickens. Lower the heat and add the cream, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and cheeses. Stir often and continue to cook until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta, green onions, and mushrooms to the sauce, stirring to combine everything evenly. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
  • Place in a preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and lightly browned on top.