Chicken Tetrazzini

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 8/19/2020

The traditional Italian baked pasta, with chicken, cheese, sherry and nutmeg.

35 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min
Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoon dry sherry (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 3 cup (1 pound) cooked boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips
  • 1/2 pound spaghetti, broken in half and cooked according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; saute 4 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with flour and toss to combine. Add broth and half-and-half; cook, stirring often, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in sherry (if using), salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in chicken.
  3. Combine spaghetti and chicken mixture; toss gently and spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or shallow 3-quart baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

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