Description
This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini is a comforting baked pasta casserole featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines linguine pasta with a rich mixture of sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and seasonings, all baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz. Linguine pasta
Sauce & Filling
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 20 oz. cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup as a substitute)
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken
Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the oven and casserole dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the sauce mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add parsley, chicken, and pasta: Stir in the freshly chopped parsley, cooked shredded chicken, and drained linguine pasta. Mix everything thoroughly so the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the creamy pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking the casserole for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Chicken Tetrazzini!
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
- This recipe is great for making ahead—freeze it before baking for up to 3 months.
- When ready to bake after freezing, be sure to defrost completely in the refrigerator before baking according to the recipe instructions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
