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Chicken Tetrazzini

This creamy rich chicken tetrazzini casserole is made with chicken, mushrooms, a few veggies, plenty of sauce and cheese. Baked till bubbly and the cheese is melted. The perfect comfort food!
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package spaghetti noodles
  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms cleaned, sliced
  • 2 cups chicken cooked, diced or shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 10.5 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water for thinning the sauce out later.
  • Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan and cook the onions and garlic for 4 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, celery and bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, spaghetti sauce, cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, and the cream cheese. Mix till combined.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss till combined. If the sauce is too thick or you want to thin it out, add some of the reserved pasta water.
  • Spread the saucy spaghetti out in the pan and sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the microwave and mix with the bread crumbs. Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle the top of the casserole and cheese with the breadcrumbs.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is nicely browned.
  • Remove and serve with your favorite side dish.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 793mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g