Description
This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting baked pasta dish featuring a creamy blend of chicken and mushroom soups, sour cream, melted butter, and cheeses, combined with tender cooked chicken, peas, and spaghetti. Perfect for a family meal, it is baked until bubbly and golden, garnished with fresh parsley for a deliciously satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce and Base
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound seasoned cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 pound thin spaghetti, cooked al dente
Cheeses and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, melted butter, low-sodium chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the frozen peas, seasoned cooked chicken, and cooked spaghetti into the sauce mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses over the top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Finish baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
- Serve: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top for a pop of color and flavor. Allow the casserole to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving to let it set.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience and enhanced flavor.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheeses.
- If you want extra crispiness, you may broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make sure spaghetti is cooked al dente to prevent mushiness after baking.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice fresh garnish but can be omitted if unavailable.
