Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Creamy, comforting, and better than takeout. After making this dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly creamy, not soupy, Chicken Tetrazzini. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Crockpot Bread Recipe and Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight.

What You'll Need for Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen mushrooms
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

1. Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add peas and mushrooms, cook until tender.
3. Make Sauce: In a separate pot, melt butter. Add flour, whisk until golden. Gradually add chicken broth, whisk until thickened. Stir in cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, vegetable mixture, and sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Storing & Reheating Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the casserole up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge, then bake as directed.

Freezing Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the vegetables in garlic-infused oil.
• Best substitution: Substitute the frozen vegetables with fresh ones, if preferred.
• Make-ahead: This dish can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or milk.

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen mushrooms
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add peas and mushrooms, cook until tender.
3. Make Sauce: In a separate pot, melt butter. Add flour, whisk until golden. Gradually add chicken broth, whisk until thickened. Stir in cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, vegetable mixture, and sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Notes

• Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the vegetables in garlic-infused oil.
• Best substitution: Substitute the frozen vegetables with fresh ones, if preferred.
• Make-ahead: This dish can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little more chicken broth or milk.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
• Make ahead: Prepare the casserole up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge, then bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 65g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 130mg
• Sat. Fat: 16g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!