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Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!

Chicken tetrazzini baked in a clear baking dish.
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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!
Linguine draining in a colander.

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.
Noodles and chicken covered with cheese.

How to Make Chicken Tetrazzini

  1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Grease a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. PASTA. Cook noodles, to al dente, according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. BAKE. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses on top and bake, uncovered, for 36โ€“42 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Baked pasta and chicken topped with cheese and fresh herbs.

Complete the Meal:

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4.99 from 1075 votes

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Easy, creamy, and utterly delicious cheesy chicken tetrazzini is a family favorite that takes minutes to prep!
Servings: 8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 55 minutes

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 36โ€“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

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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.

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991 Comments

  1. Kismet says:

    5 stars
    We make this at *least* monthly. Always have all indredients to hand!

  2. Cassie Coleman says:

    5 stars
    This is always a favorite and a perfect meal for families. ๐Ÿ’—

  3. Tabitha Bullock says:

    5 stars
    Our kids loved this recipe so much! So creamy and delicious! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  4. vicki says:

    5 stars
    we all love this!

  5. Karen says:

    4 stars
    Loved the dish was so easy And tasty โ€ฆ. Had a question. The soup do you put 2 cans of water with the 2 cans of soup?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Nope, just the condensed soup without adding water (like the can label calls for).

  6. Hallie says:

    5 stars
    I’ve always loved Chicken Tetrazzini and this recipe is delicious. It’s such a a quick meal using canned chicken. The cheese is delicious but sometimes we just use American cheese because that’s what my mom used. It’s a great family dinner!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I’m so glad you love the recipe!! I’m all about using what you have and love. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

  7. Debbie G. says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this and had to stop my husband from eating it all. So easy to make and definitely a keeper to make again. Served with broiled asparagus and bacon bits, green salad and garlic toast. I donโ€™t usually like a recipe with canned soup but cream of chicken was fabulous!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Ooh that sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing what you did. I’m so glad you (and your hubby) enjoyed the recipe!

  8. Mattie says:

    5 stars
    I made this and it is so good I did add. Green , orange , and yellow bell peppers with sautรฉed onions I also used cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. With a 1/4 cup of white wine with the chicken broth and Lemon pepper seasons. And a mix of whit and dark chicken with pepper jack and extra cheddar cheese the taste is so good. And it is so creamy .

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Mmm sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing what you did! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

  9. Rabecca Wiarek says:

    So I grabbed boneless skinless chicken thighs. Could that work instead of the chicken breasts? I know they are different but wondering if it would still work?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Absolutely!! You could use either.

  10. Chelsey says:

    5 stars
    My family loves this recipe! We’ve made it many times and I’ve found that the 1/2 cup of butter is not necessary in this recipe for anyone that wants to lighten it up a little. There’s plenty of fat and flavor with the other ingredients. This one’s a keeper and on our regular dinner rotation.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for the feedback! So glad to hear that the recipe is a hit with your family. Thanks for giving it a try!