Description
Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and al dente pasta all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy nights in or entertaining guests, promising a flavorful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this delightful meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 8 oz thin spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. **Prep Ingredients**: Gather all ingredients and chop onions and bell peppers finely.
- 2. **Cook Chicken**: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- 3. **Sauté Vegetables**: Remove chicken from skillet. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- 4. **Add Mushrooms and Garlic**: Stir in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook for another 3 minutes until tender.
- 5. **Create Sauce**: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add thyme and parsley.
- 6. **Combine Everything**: Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, return to skillet along with cooked pasta, stirring well to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg