Our chicken tetrazzini happens to be one of those yummy recipes that everyone enjoys. In fact, our family is obsessed, and because of that, it’s our go-to chicken pasta dinner.
With over 1,000- 5 STAR REVIEWS, you can see it’s not just loved by our family. It’s a recipe our mom first found decades ago, and we’ve been making it ever since! It preps in about 15 minutes, so it’s easy to whip up. The kids love that it’s extra creamy!! We especially love it with fried zucchini, cheesy garlic bread, or roasted vegetables.
For more chicken pasta recipes you’re sure to love, check out Chicken and Asparagus Pasta, Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, and Chicken Penne Pasta.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Extra cheesy! As mentioned above, this chicken tetrazzini recipe has all the delicious ingredients that make for a cheesy, hearty, yummy pasta dinner.
- Prepped in minutes. Not only is it delicious, but the recipe is simple too. There are extra steps in cooking the chicken and pasta, but it’s a classic, easy dinner idea.
- Freezer meal. We love to have this dish on hand – it freezes beautifully!! We love to whip it out for special occasions, including birthdays, Sunday dinner, and holidays. It’s always a hit!
Chicken Tetrazzini Ingredients
- Linguine (16-ounce package) – Hearty base that holds the creamy sauce. You may also use fettuccine or spaghetti if that is what you have.
- Chicken breasts, cooked and diced (4 breasts) – Adds protein, making the pasta a full meal. We bake our chicken breast in the oven, but a rotisserie chicken or a package of cooked chicken from the refrigerated section can be used.
- Cream of chicken soup (2 cans, 10.5-ounce each) – Gives the sauce a savory flavor with minimal effort. You can also use cream of mushroom soup, or our Cream Soup substitute.
- Sour cream (2 cups) – Brings tang and silky richness to the sauce, or use plain Greek Yogurt.
- Unsalted butter, softened (ยฝ cup) – Enriches the sauce and helps it coat the pasta smoothly.
- Chicken broth (1 cup) – Gives flavor and texture to the smooth sauce, or use chicken stock or vegetable broth.
- Garlic salt with parsley flakes (1 teaspoon) – Seasons the entire dish.
- Black pepper (ยฝ teaspoon) – Rounds out the creaminess.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) – Melts stretchy and creamy, helping the sauce cling to every noodle, or use provolone, Monterey Jack, or mild gouda.
- Grated Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons) – Finishes with a falvorful pop that brightens the creamy sauce.
How to Make Chicken Tetrazzini
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
PASTA. Cook noodles to al dente, according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
SAUCE. Meanwhile, combine cubed chicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well, then stir in cooked noodles.
BAKE. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36โ42 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- This is an easy recipe to add veggies to. We often mix in peas or broccoli florets.
- This recipe freezes super well, so we usually double the recipe and freeze one for later.
- For added flavor and texture, sautรฉ 2 tablespoons of butter with ยฝ cup of panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle it on top of the tetrazzini before baking.
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package linguine, or fettucine or spaghetti
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ยฝ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Cook linguine according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well, then stir in cooked noodles.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36-42 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbling.
Notes
- This is an easy recipe to add vegetables to. We often mix in peas or broccoli florets.
- This recipe freezes super well, so we usually double the recipe so we have one to freeze for later.
- For added flavor and texture, sautรฉ 2 tablespoons butter with ยฝ cup panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle it on top before baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Assemble as instructed, except don’t top with the cheese or bake. Instead, cover tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To freeze wrap it again with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw if needed, and add the cheese before baking.
Storeย leftoversย in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.ย Larger portions can be reheated in the oven, smaller portions can be heated in the microwave.
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This recipe was originally published January 2015.
Sounds great Iโm going to make it tonight. I would like to add mushrooms should I cook them before adding?
Yes, itโs best to cook the mushrooms first. Sautรฉ them until the moisture cooks off, then add them in so the dish doesnโt get watery.
Can you use shrimp instead of chicken. My family loves the chicken but, they love shrimp too…. This is the best recipe I have found in a long time…. Easy, fast, and so good.
Thanks,
Why donโt you try it and report back.
Iโm so glad you love the recipe! Yes, shrimp would work great too. Just make sure not to overcook it since it cooks much faster than chicken.
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Where do you get your garlic salt with parsley in it??
Instead of buying a canister of Lawry’s garlic salt, you can make your own blend by mixing 3 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley flakes.
This is our family’s favorite casserole recipe. You just can’t go wrong. We have taken this recipe to many others, had for family dinners, etc. Best chicken recipe ever!
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it so much.
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Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Have you ever made this in the crockpot?
I have not, but it can be done. Add the ingredients, except for the pasta, to the crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1-1.5 hours. Stir in cooked pasta during the last 30 minutes of cook time.