Chicken Tetrazzini

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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

The original recipe is from a good friend’s mother and we've made it for years!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Recipes
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: BarrettFamilyRecipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 556kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 can chicken broth 14 ounces
  • 1/2 cup half & half
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil a 13×9 inch glass baking dish.
  • Bring water to boil in pot and cook 8 ounces linguine as directed on the package.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, and 1 can chicken broth – bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup half & half, 2 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 cups cooked chicken, and 1 cup frozen peas.
  • Drain linguine, place in 13×9 baking dish, pour the chicken/sauce mixture over the pasta, and toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons butter and the 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over top – then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
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