cheesy chicken tetrazzini

Recipe by
Chrissy Hackley
Vestal, NY

My mom made this all the time when I was a kid. It isn't a traditional tetrazzini but we sure love it this way! It is creamy and cheesy and very filling!

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy chicken tetrazzini

  • 1 lb
    chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4
    cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp
    each dried minced onion & dried minced garlic
  • 8 oz
    spaghetti noodles
  • 8 oz
    velveeta, cubed
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 2 dash
    hot sauce
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    seasoning salt
  • 1
    sleeve butter or ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make cheesy chicken tetrazzini

  • 1
    In large stock pot, fill half way with water. Add bouillon, dried onion and dried garlic. Bring to boil. Add chicken and cook 8 minutes. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and set aside, reserving cooking liquid in pot.
  • 2
    Bring the reserved liquid to a boil again, add spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes or until done. Drain and set aside.
  • 3
    In same stock pot, combine rest of ingredients except cracker crumbs and butter, and heat over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until cheeses are melted and it's all combined.
  • 4
    Return chicken and pasta to pot with sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • 5
    Transfer to 9x9x2 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • 6
    In a small bowl combine cracker crumbs and butter, stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • 7
    Bake in a preheated 400°f oven for 10-15 minutes or until cracker crumbs are browned lightly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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