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Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
Our go-to Chicken Pasta Dinner!
Today’s recipe for 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 especially loved with fried zucchini, cheesy garlic bread and roasted vegetables.
Why we love it:
- DELICIOUS! As mentioned above, it has all the delicious ingredients that make for a cheesy, hearty, yummy pasta dinner.
- SIMPLE. 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.
- HOLIDAY DINNER. We have made this for SO many special occasions including birthdays, Sunday dinner, and holidays. It’s always a hit!
Ingredients
- linguine – Substitute the linguine with fettuccine, tagliatelle or spaghetti.
- unsalted butter
- chicken breasts, cooked and diced – chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken also work
- cream of chicken soup – cream of mushroom soup or even the combined cream of chicken and mushroom soup work great too
- sour cream
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- pepper
- chicken broth
- grated Parmesan cheese
- shredded Mozzarella cheese – Change it up by using different cheeses.
How to Make Chicken Tetrazzini
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- PASTA. Cook noodles, to al dente, according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- SAUCE. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, butter, chicken broth, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well, then stir in cooked noodles.
- BAKE. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36โ42 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Complete the Meal:
- SIDE DISHES: Cheesy Garlic Bread, Baked Parmesan Asparagus. Olive Garden Breadsticks, Fried Zucchini
- DESSERTS: Italian Cookies, Panna Cotta, Angel Food Cake
- More easy Chicken Pasta Dinners: Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Stroganoff, Chicken Alfredo Bake
More Collections: Sunday Dinner Ideas, Italian Dinner Ideas, Chicken Pasta Recipes
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguini cooked
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ยฝ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook noodles, to al dente, 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 into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36โ42 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbling.
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Nutrition
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RECIPE FAQ
Best Variations for Tetrazzini?
- Vegetables. Add in vegetables like peas, corn, broccoli florets, mushrooms, and onions.
- Seasonings. Season with garlic salt, or parsley flakes. Add a little heat after it has been baked with some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Meat. Use freshly made or leftover turkey instead. Be sure to check out our Turkey Tetrazzini too!
Can this be made ahead of time?
- We frequently make this chicken tetrazzini recipe ahead of time. Just make it as instructed except don’t top with the cheese or bake. Instead, cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before adding the cheese and baking.
How to store chicken Tetrazzini?
- STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- FREEZE. Just make as instructed, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months. Just let thaw in the fridge overnight, toss it with a bit of fresh milk, add the cheese, and bake in the oven.
My husband and I really loved this recipe. Will definitely make it again.
Happy to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!
I have made this recipe several times depending on what type of meat I have leftover is what I add, pork, ham, chicken. The only other change I make is I add 1 each cheddar cheese soup and cream of chicken or cream of mushroom, this recipe is our favorite….
I’m so glad it’s a favorite! It definitely is a staple dish at our house! I bet the added cheddar cheese soup makes it even more cheesy and creamy!
My family loves this recipe. The only thing I do differently is to add a handful of chopped green onions. Itโs really delicious.
That’s a great option! Glad you like it! Thank you!
My family loves this! It is delicious and easy to make.
Glad to hear that! Thank you!
I made this for dinner tonight and it was really good. I did use a 3 qt casserole dish and split the recipe in half. I served it with a salad and have enough left for another night and lunch tomorrow. Thanks for posting.
You are welcome! That sounds perfect!! Thank you!
Easy to make, super delicious!!!
Thank you for trying it ๐
So creamy and cheesy! We halfed the recipe for our small family, but kept the amount of cheese the same. Quick to make, family friendly. I would recommend adding some frozen peas or broccoli, or serving with a side of asparagus. Will definitely be making this again!
Great options! Thank you for letting me know! Happy you liked it!
This turned out great. I cooked the chicken with Montreal chicken seasoning in butter and olive oil. After removing the chicken, I sautรฉed a package of sliced mushrooms in the drippings and added that to the recipe. I also added a package of frozen peas. Whole family loved it.
Sounds good! Thank you for sharing what you did!
This is one of my favorite go to recipes! We have it all the time. I split the recipe into two tin containers and one goes in the freezer. Then when my neighbors or friends are in need of meals, I give them the freezer meal. Iโve received so many compliments on this meal!
So yummy! A family favorite!
A dish the whole family loves! I usually split it into two smaller pans, since we have little eaters, and serve with a veggie on the side!