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Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini

A Creamy, Cheesy, Classic Comfort Food. Chicken, pasta, creamy white sauce baked casserole style.
Course: 9 x 13 casserole, casserole, chicken, classic recipe, dinner, easy supper idea, Main Course, Main Dish, pasta, rotisserie chicken
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking dish
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • large pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • whisk
  • large skillet
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • sheet of foil

Ingredients

  • 1 lb linguine or spaghetti
  • 1/2 TBS salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 4 TBS butter
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (DIVIDED)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (DIVIDED)
  • 2-2 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (or other type cooked chicken)

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water cook linguine per directions on back of package for al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining cooking pasta. Place cooked & drained linguine back in pot.
  • In a large skillet melt 4 TBS butter over medium high heat. Add in onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened and slightly browned. Stir in 1 tsp garlic for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the onions. Mix the flour into the onion for one minute. Pour in one cup chicken broth slowly while whisking.
  • Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until combined. Add in 1/2 cup of the saved pasta water & stir to combine. Stir in 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
  • Add in cooked chicken until everything is well combined. Pour the cheesy chicken mixture into the pot with the drained cooked linguine. Mix well to combine.
  • Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the tetrazzini mixture into casserole dish and smooth evenly.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and the parmesan cheese evenly.
  • Cover the casserole with foil. Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted.