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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Chicken

    Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole

    Published by Melissa on February 28, 2018 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 65 Comments

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    Chicken Tetrazzini is perfect comfort food. It’s sort of a cross between a chicken pot pie and mac and cheese. This easy to make Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole is a one pot meal your family will love.

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    This is a recipe from The Heritage Cook. Jane is the mastermind behind The Heritage Cook. Every time I visit The Heritage Cook I find something new I wanted to make. Jane is an experienced cook and recipe developer, her site is filled with amazing recipes.

    I originally shared this recipe as part of the Secret Recipe Club. Now I’ve joined a fun group of bloggers to put together a roundup of recipes on the first day of every month! This month we’re featuring casseroles. After you’ve checked out my version of Jane’s recipe, be sure and scroll to the bottom of the post for links to all the other casserole recipes! 

    Chicken Tetrazzini is perfect comfort food. It's sort of a cross between a chicken pot pie and mac and cheese.

    Jane said her Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole is the perfect family dinner. I have to agree. It’s hearty, cheesy, creamy and delicious, and it makes a 9 x 13 pan, so it feeds a crowd.

    Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole on a white plate

    The next time you’re craving comfort food give this recipe a try. I made a few changes to suit my family’s tastes. Visit The Heritage Cook for the original recipe and to check out all her fabulous recipes.

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    Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole

    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Additional Time25 mins
    Total Time1 hr 25 mins
    Course: Chicken
    Servings: 10 servings
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    Chicken

    • 1 14 oz. can chicken broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 small onion peeled
    • 1 carrot peeled and coarsely chopped
    • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts (2 large)

    Filling

    • 12 oz wide egg noodles fettuccine, or spaghetti (I used rotini)
    • olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 3 carrots trimmed, split lengthwise, and chopped
    • 3 stalks of celery chopped
    • ½ cup onion chopped
    • 1 clove fresh garlic minced
    • 1 lb white button or cremini mushrooms ends trimmed, sliced thickly
    • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
    • ½ cup frozen petite peas no need to thaw
    • 1-½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Sauce

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth I used the poaching broth
    • 1-¾ cups half & half

    Toppings

    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan
    • 1-½ cups panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    • Poach the Chicken: Combine the chicken broth, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt and vegetables in a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, carefully skimming off and discarding any foam and grease that accumulates on the surface, before adding the chicken. Add the chicken breasts whole and cook the chicken just below a boil for 15 minutes.
    • Move the pot to the back of the stove and cool the chicken in the poaching liquid. The chicken will finish cooking gently, leaving it moist and tender. When cool enough to handle, remove from the broth and cut into small pieces. Return chicken to the broth until needed for the casserole, straining before using. *NOTE: You can use this poaching liquid for most of the chicken stock used to make the sauce if desired.*
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
    • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just under al dente; length of cooking time will be determined by type of pasta you choose. Remember that the pasta will bake in the oven, so you don’t want to overcook it at this point. Drain in a colander, transfer to a large bowl, toss with 2 tsp olive oil and set aside.
    • Prepare the Vegetables: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion cooking until soft, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the mushrooms and marjoram and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and have released their liquid, about 4 minutes. Add to the bowl with the pasta. Stir in the chopped chicken, peas, salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • Make the White Sauce: In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes until the flour no longer smells raw. Whisk in the chicken stock and cook, stirring, until smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the half & half and bring to just below a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring regularly, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
    • Assemble Casserole: Pour sauce over chicken, pasta, and vegetables, tossing until evenly coated. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheese. In a small bowl toss together the Parmesan, panko, and parsley. Sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs over the top. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

    A collage of 10+ Must Try Dinner Casserole Recipes

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      March 14, 2018 at 5:26 pm

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