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Cozy Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

Cozy Creamy, Chicken tetrazzini! This chicken casserole has tender chicken, a creamy and tangy white sauce all tossed with egg noodles, sauteed mushrooms, and topped with a generous handful of buttered breadcrumbs. It's easy to make and feeds a crowd!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Chicken
Keyword: casserole, chicken casserole, chicken noodle casserole, chicken noodle hot dish, chicken tetrazzini, Easter, noodle bake, tetrazzini, turkey tetrazzini
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

Chicken Tetrazzini:

  • 1 pound cooked shredded or diced chicken
  • 12 ounces cooked egg noodles*
  • 1 pound baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs

Sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup sour cream full fat
  • cups cream half and half or whole milk
  • teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese*

Instructions

  • Saute: Position a rack in the center of the oven; preheat the oven to 350ºF.  Add a swish of oil to a large saute pan and saute the mushrooms over medium-high heat for  5-7 minutes, remove to a plate.
  • Sauce: Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the same saute pan, once it melts add the flour and whisk. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly stream in the chicken broth about 1/4 cup at a time while you whisk using your other hand. Allow the sauce to start bubbling, then let thicken for 3-4 minutes or until it just coats the back of a spoon. Lower the heat to the lowest heat setting and add the sour cream, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder as you whisk to make a smooth sauce. If the heat is too high the sour cream will curdle (fine to eat, just not as visually appealing.) Once the sour cream is mixed in, stream in the cream. Kick the heat back up to medium-high and allow the sauce to thicken, 2 minutes.
  • Assemble: Remove from heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and let it melt. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Fold in the noodles, sauteed mushrooms, and shredded chicken. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, add the prepared tetrazzini to the pan. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl, stir in the parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of garlic powder (if desired.) Scatter the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the breadcrumbs brown and the sauce bubbles around the rim. Brown under the broiler for a few seconds to darken the breadcrumbs more if you'd like. Serve warm topped with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • I've only tested the recipe as written so I'm not sure about milk/sour cream substitutes here.
  • For the noodles, you can use fettuccine, egg noodles, or even linguine or spaghetti. Be sure to undercook the noodles by 2-3 minutes as they will complete cooking with all the other ingredients in the oven.
  • Be sure to grate your own cheese here! Using pre-grated cheese may result in a lumpy sauce that just won't get smooth.
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