chicken tetrazzini

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lisa Swarm
Indianapolis, IN

I found this recipe on line however it need a few adjustments to meet my family's taste buds. I hope you enjoy the extras we added to our version.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken tetrazzini

  • 1 1/2 lb
    cooked chicken breast
  • 3 1/2 c
    cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 1/2 pound uncooked pasta)
  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 2/3 c
    finely chopped celery
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 c
    dry sherry
  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3
    chicken bouillon cubes
  • 5 1/3 c
    water
  • 2 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 c
    cream cheese
  • 1 slice
    white bread
  • 1/2 c
    almond slivers
  • 1 bag
    16 oz bag frozen broccoli

How To Make chicken tetrazzini

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  • 2
    Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, black pepper, salt, and mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add sherry; cook 1 minute.
  • 3
    Gradually add flour to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly (mixture will be thick) with a whisk. Gradually add chicken bouillon cubes and water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Add 1 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until cream cheese melts. Add pasta, chicken broccoli and almonds; stir until blended. Coat 9 x 11 glass or ceramic baking dishes cooking spray and pour in dish.
  • 5
    Place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form. Combine breadcrumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle evenly over pasta.
  • 6
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove casserole from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
  • 7
    Enjoy!

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