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 (½ 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 (½ 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 350°F. 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 36–42 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, sauté 2 tablespoons of butter with ½ 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
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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, sauté 2 tablespoons butter with ½ 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.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. 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.
I Was wondering how long to cook the chicken for and on what temperature? Because i dont want the chicken to turn out dry. I Saw online set to 400 and bake for 22-26Min.
Made THIS TONIGHt. Was pretty Good. Didnt seem creamy enough though. BEfore i cooked the chicken i tossed it in 2tbs olive oil, 1tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp seasoning salt, 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp black pepper. And got it good and covered. Then i baked it UNCOVEREd on 400 degrees for 22-26min. And I added in SOme sauted onions to the whole mixture Noodles and All. And after added it to the dish I added 4TBS of grated parm to it instead of 2. And added the mozz and then sprinkled with BREADCRUMbs on the top before baking.
Sounds great! I am glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing that!
That is about right. Internal temp to about 165 degrees F. Hope that helps!
made two pans of this on my birthday back in July. I took it to work. I left that day with to empty pans. and now I’m making it for dinner TONIGHT. It’s actually in the oven right now. I added broccoli this time.
Love that!! Thank you for sharing that! Adding broccoli would be great!!
was AMazing! Followed exactly how the recipe stated, yumm!
Yay!! Thank you for giving it a try!! I am glad you liked it!
what kind of side do you think would be good with this
Oh, man..so many!! Any vegetable, bread, salad, zucchini..Hope those help 🙂 Whatever you like, would work.
Made this for dinner and Everyone loved it. Super simple and quick!!
Yay!! I am glad to hear!! That’s why I make it a lot!! Thank you!
Do you cook the chicken tetrazzini covered or Uncovered?
Uncovered 🙂 Hope you like it!!
Great recipe!!!! Easy, quick, and tastes Great. Love love loVe it
Thank you so much!! I am glad you think so!!
i can’t help but chuckle whenever i see this dish b/c I always think back to that old episode of the maury show :P. i think this recipe is good enough to seduce a man xd!
LOL!!! I am glad you think so 🙂
Such a great recipe! To me, its better he day after! I skipped the parmesean and oNly bake it for about 30 minutes and it’s still just… SO amazing!
Yay!! Love hearing that! Thank you so much!
This looks amazing! Is there something i can use as a substitute for chicken broth?
You could just do water, but that wouldn’t be very flavorful. I would google & see what options come up that you can have.