Ina Garten Chicken Tetrazzini

Ina Garten Chicken Tetrazzini is one of the best and easiest Traditional Italian Tetrazzini recipes ever. This easy, creamy Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is made with cooked pasta, cooked chicken (you can use leftovers too), unsalted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheese.

This Old Fashioned Baked Chicken Tetrazzini can be made a day in advance for later baking. Also, this Chicken Tetrazzini can be frozen, whether cooked or uncooked, for about 2 months. This Recipe can serve 8 persons, If you’re cooking for a crowd, simply double the recipe and enjoy it with your family. This Healthy Chicken Tetrazzini is made without mushrooms.

What Is Chicken Tetrazzini 

Chicken Tetrazzini, pronounced “teh-truh-ZEE-nee” is a traditionally rich Italian-American dish made with linguini, chicken, unsalted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and cheese. The creamy texture of the sauce, combined with tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta, gives you a creamy and cheesy pasta dish.

Chicken Tetrazzini Ingredients

• 16 ounces of cooked pasta linguini
• 4 chicken Cooked breasts, diced
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make Chicken Tetrazzini From Scratch 

1. Get Ready: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a big baking dish (9-x-13-inch) and put it to the side.
2. Cook the Pasta: Follow the instructions on the pasta box to cook them until they’re just right (al dente). Drain the water and put the cooked pasta aside.
3. Mix the Ingredients: In a big bowl, put the cooked chicken, chicken soup, sour cream, softened butter, chicken broth, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir it all together until it’s mixed well. Add the cooked noodles and stir again.
4. Put It in the Dish: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese all over the top.
6. Bake: Put the Chicken Tetrazzini in the preheated oven and bake it without a cover for 35 to 40 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese is all melted and bubbly.

Chicken Tetrazzini Variations:

• Add Vegetables: Add about 1 cup of peas, corn, broccoli florets, mushrooms, or onions when mixing the chicken, soup, sour cream, and other ingredients.
• Change Pasta: Substitute linguini with 16 ounces of fettuccine, tagliatelle, or spaghetti, and cook as usual.
• Use Different Chicken: Replace the diced chicken breasts with fully cooked seasoned chicken, thick slices from the deli, or rotisserie chicken.
• Try Different Soup: Use 2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup instead of chicken soup when combining the main ingredients.
• Switch Up Cheese: Use 2 cups of your favorite shredded cheese instead of Mozzarella when sprinkling cheese on top.
• Use Turkey Instead: Use freshly made or leftover turkey instead of chicken when mixing the main ingredients.

What To Serve With Chicken Tetrazzini 

Serve this Chicken Tetrazzini with Cheesy Garlic Bread, Baked Parmesan Asparagus, Olive Garden Breadsticks, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, or Fried Zucchini. It also goes well with green salads, steamed vegetables, or roasted potatoes.

Here’s a list of sides that pairs well with Chicken Tetrazzini:

1. Pasta Primavera
2. Celery Soup
3. Olive Garden Breadsticks
4. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
5. Oven Baked Zucchini

How To Make Chicken Tetrazzini Ahead

This Chicken Tetrazzini can be made 1 day ahead. Simply assemble the dish like the following, then cover and store it in the fridge. Just before getting it out from the fridge, let it set at room temp, simply add cheese on top, and then bake like usual.

How Long Does Chicken Tetrazzini Last In The Fridge

Cooked Chicken Tetrazzini can last in the fridge for about 3 days. Simply cover it well or put it in an airtight container, then transfer the leftovers to the fridge.

Can You Freeze Chicken Tetrazzini 

Yes, whether Chicken Tetrazzini is cooked or uncooked, you can freeze it, and they last about 2 months in the freezer. Here’s how to freeze it:

• For Uncooked Chicken Tetrazzini: Assemble the dish without the cheese, cover tightly, and freeze.
• For Cooked Chicken Tetrazzini: Allow it to cool, place it in an airtight container, and freeze.

To thaw frozen Chicken Tetrazzini, simply place it in the fridge overnight.

How To Reheat Chicken Tetrazzini

Reheat Chicken Tetrazzini in the oven for about 25-30 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until heated through.

Chicken Tetrazzini Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 714
• Fat: 37g
• Cholesterol: 166mg
• Sodium: 1284mg
• Potassium: 687mg
• Carbohydrates: 51g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Protein: 42g

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