Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini
The original recipe is from a good friend’s mother and we've made it for years!
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes 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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