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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

Cultural Context

Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini is a classic American dish that combines pasta with a creamy sauce and chicken, often associated with comfort food. It is believed to have been created in the early 20th century, named after the Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini. The dish reflects the fusion of Italian culinary traditions with American ingredients and preferences, making it a popular choice for family dinners and potlucks.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups shredded chicken
1 pound spaghetti
2 cans cream of chicken soup
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 stick melted butter
1 and 1/4 cup chicken broth
parsley
garlic powder
pepper
salt
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
2 stalks celery
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with flour

Greek yogurt adds protein, while milk with flour is a cost-effective thickener.

1

Boil chicken and shred it, using 3 cups of shredded chicken.

2

Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package instructions.

3

In a large bowl, combine 2 cans of cream of chicken soup and 8 oz of cream cheese.

4

Add 1 and 1/4 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of sour cream to the bowl and whisk together.

5

Stir in 1/2 stick of melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.

6

Add all of the shredded chicken and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the mixture.

7

Sauté 1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, and 2 stalks of celery until tender, about 20 minutes, then add to the mixture.

8

Combine the cooked spaghetti with the mixture, ensuring all noodles are coated.

9

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and top with remaining cheese and additional parmesan.

10

Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowl9x13 baking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

TetrazziniChicken Tetrazzini

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