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Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken and spaghetti in a creamy mushroom sauce with Parmesan, mozzarella, and peas, baked until bubbly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 8 oz button mushrooms diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Pasta and Assembly

  • 3/4 lb spaghetti
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Chicken and Sauce

  • Slice Chicken Breast:

    Slice the chicken breast horizontally into two pieces of even thickness.
  • Season Both Sides:

    Apply salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to both sides of the chicken.
  • Sear Chicken in Oil:

    Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
  • Rest and Dice Chicken:

    Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes, then dice into bite-sized chunks. Return any released juices to the pot.
  • Preheat Oven to 350°F:

    Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Deglaze with Wine:

    In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the white wine and use a silicone spatula to deglaze the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer for 5 minutes to reduce.
  • Sauté Mushrooms and Onion:

    Add the diced mushrooms and onion; sauté for 5 minutes, stirring now and then. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add Cream and Chicken:

    Lower the heat to medium-low. Mix in the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan, sour cream, milk, frozen peas, and diced chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot.

Pasta and Assembly

  • Boil Spaghetti Al Dente:

    In the meantime, boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, roughly 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Combine Pasta and Sauce:

    Put the drained spaghetti back into the pot. Pour the warm sauce over the pasta and mix well.
  • Transfer to Baking Dish:

    Move the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish or a large oven-safe pot. Spread the mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  • Bake with Mozzarella:

    Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Then raise the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 10 minutes, until the top is bubbling and lightly browned.
  • Rest and Garnish:

    Allow the casserole to sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve.

Notes

You can replace dry white wine with chicken broth. Spaghetti may be swapped with other pasta shapes.
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