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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 350°F. 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 36–42 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
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguini cooked
- ½ 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
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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 36–42 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbling.
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Notes
Make ahead of time. We frequently make this 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 saran wrap and place in fridge for up to 24 hours before adding the cheese and baking.
STORE leftovers in an air-tight 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, add the cheese and bake in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 714kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 166mg, Sodium: 1284mg, Potassium: 687mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1086IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 248mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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.
I followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out perfectly… This was a big hit at my house, my family loved it… I have tried several different recipes and this is by far the best… I will definitely make this recipe again… Thanks:)
You’re welcome!! I’m so happy to hear the recipe was a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Dad at home by himself, looking to cook up something for the kids. I had some box Tetrazzini I was going to cook up, but decided to try something homemade. This was easy to whip together and we had all the ingredients on hand.
Taste great, and the toasted cheese on top looks amazing.
Way to make something new!! So glad that you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for giving it a try!
I have a question… can this be made ahead of time and stored in fridge and cooked next evening?
Absolutely!! Just make it as instructed and before adding cheese before baking, cover tightly with foil or saran wrap and place in fridge for up to 24 hours before. You can also freeze this recipe. Just make as instructed, cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Just let thaw in the fridge overnight before baking in the oven.
I made this last night and it was FABULOUS ! Easy recipe to follow and the meal was super tasty! Will definitely be making it again!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. Glad you loved the recipe!
Easy, made as written, then I found some mushroom to saute and add. Yield was six 7 inch foil carryout containers (20 oz in each). Plenty for the freezer and a couple to share. Delicious This is a keeper, Thanks so much
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe. I bet the addition of the mushrooms was delicious. Thanks for sharing what you did.
this dish is DELICIOUS! EVERYONE loves this Chicken Tetrazinni. This will be my sixth time making this. Only difference in my dish is, i add fresh mozzarella on top and within. thank you for the recipe. i just made some for tonight.
Oh thank you so much!! I bet the fresh mozzarella tastes great in it too. So so glad to hear that this recipe is a hit!
Have you experimented to find a way to make it healthier? Way too many calories, and it’s too high in sodium, potassium, and fat.
Perhaps a substitute for the cream soup would be a good place to start.
I’m sure there are ways you could make it healthier. A from scratch cream soup for sure, sour cream could be swapped for plain greek yogurt, fat free mozzarella cheese, etc. Not sure how that would alter the nutrition facts exactly, but would certainly lighten it up.
Delicious! used a little less cheese & only 1 1/2 cups sour cream
So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m trying to get the recipe and a video popup keeps covering it
I hate going to a site and this happens. I’ll look on Pinterest and find another recipe.
Hi Elaine! Sorry to hear of your frustration. The videos and ads are a big reason that we are able to deliver free content and recipes to our wonderful readers. Hopefully you will consider giving a recipe a try still! The Chicken Tetrazzini is a great one. 🙂
Love this site. The Chicken Tettrazini was so good and easy to make
Aw, thank you!! So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!