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Chicken Tetrazzini (Casserole, Classic Italian Recipe)

Chicken tetrazzini is a classic, warm and comforting casserole that is perfect for a dinner party or a family meal.

Chicken tetrazzini with mushrooms, garlic, wine and parmesan cheese

My version is made from scratch and off-the-charts delicious!😋 🙌🏻 I have a quick video tutorial for y’all too.👇🏻

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It has chicken and linguini, tossed together with mushrooms and garlic in a creamy white wine sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.

Chicken tetrazzini casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese

Every time I have chicken tetrazzini, I can’t help but remember one of my favorite (now closed) restaurants in Auburn, Alabama where I attended college – Behind the Glass.

I think that place is actually a clothing store now by the same name. 🤔 Or at least it was last time I checked.

Back in the late 1990s they used to make a killer chicken tetrazzini. If you are any of my college friends reading this, I am sure you remember that place.

Anyway, even though my chicken tetrazzini is made from scratch, don’t be afraid to use a short cut if you need it! One that comes to mind – use a precooked store-bought rotisserie chicken for this casserole. I used my Instant Pot shredded chicken, FYI.

Chicken tetrazzini with mushrooms, garlic, wine and parmesan cheese

This makes a great dish from entertaining, since you can make the casserole and then bake it right as the guests are set to arrive, just in time for dinner.

Or, if you are one who takes meals to sick friends and new moms (heeey there all my southern church ladies!🙋🏼‍♀️), you could prepare it ahead. Then just have the recipient bake it right in time to eat. Easy peasy!

I hope y’all enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you try it.💖

Chicken tetrazzini casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese

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If you like chicken tetrazzini, here are some similar recipes that you may enjoy. Lots of Italian recipes, pasta recipes, plus a few chicken dinners thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!🙌🏻

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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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Chicken tetrazzini casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese
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Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken tetrazzini is a classic, warm and comforting casserole that is perfect for a dinner party or a family meal - Italian casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword casserole, chicken tetrazzini
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 458 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry linguine pasta cooked to package instructions and drained (half a 1 pound package)
  • 1 eight ounce pack sliced crimini (baby portabella) mushrooms
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup milk any type (I used 2%)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (may vary, based on saltiness of your butter, broth, parmesan)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts cooked and shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces (I used my Instant pot shredded chicken. I have also used store-bought rotisserie chicken.)
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Add some cooking spray to a large non-stick pan or dutch oven, and preheat over medium heat.

  3. Add onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.

  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the garlic, and cook another minute.

  5. Add the butter to the pan (leave the mushrooms, garlic and onions in there), and let it melt.

  6. Sprinkle the flour, and stir to incorporate (about 30 seconds). 

  7. Add the wine, and deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up brown bits and mix in flour. 

  8. Add chicken stock, milk salt and pepper, and stir to incorporate. 

  9. Bring to a simmer and stir often (almost continuously) to avoid scorching. The sauce will thicken pretty quickly, after a minute or 2.

  10. Turn off the stove, remove from heat, and add the cup of parmesan cheese, stirring to incorporate.

  11. Toss the sauce with the cooked shredded chicken and cooked/ drained linguini pasta.

  12. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

  13. Sprinkle extra 1/2 cup parmesan cheese on top, and bake at 375 until cheese is melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  14. Remove from oven, and let sit 5 minutes or so. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

This makes 4 large or 6 medium-sized servings.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Tetrazzini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 92mg31%
Sodium 746mg32%
Potassium 510mg15%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 510IU10%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 346mg35%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  2. Kyle says

    5 stars
    I made this for two friends and they both loved it. One of them said it was the best tetrazzini they’ve ever had! I also thought it was just absolutely delicious. I couldn’t stop eating it!!!!! Thanks so much for the recipes

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  3. Michael Stratton says

    Chicken Tetrazzini is not an Italian dish… It was created and first served at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco around 1909. It was named after the famous soprano Luissa Tetrazzini who often stayed there for long periods of time. Wickipedia will confirm this.

    Mike

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  7. Supriya Kutty says

    I have never ever heard of this recipe before after reading this it seemed quite interesting and yummy to taste, my husband who is a big time chicken fan would surely love this, I will make this and share with you on how it cooked and tasted, thank you for sharing such great recipe.

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      I don’t see why not, Monya. I don’t think I have done it with this casserole specifically, but I have with something similar, and it worked out fine. One modification I might recommend is holding off on sprinkling the cheese until it is thawed and you are ready to bake it. That way, if the sauce separates as a result of freezing, you can stir it back together prior to baking/ sprinkling the cheese. Let me know if you try it.

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  10. Justin says

    5 stars
    Wow I just made this for me and my boyfriend and it Is amazing! I doubled the standard recipe so I can have some leftovers throughout the week, the sauce took a bit longer to thicken but Im so happy with this recipe.

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  12. Lea says

    5 stars
    Made this dinner night with my fiance and we helped ourselves to second plates, which rarely happens 🙂 thanks for the fantastic receipe!!

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  13. Sarah Bailey says

    I just made this recipe today for my family I am very excited to try it. Looks good and was easy to make.

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  14. Marjorie says

    I was searching for a good chicken tetrazzini recipe… yours appealed to me. I had to improvise as I didn’t have mushrooms, regular milk, linguine , and only one 1 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese. However, I had a can of evaporated milk, celery,carrots, noodles, rotisserie chicken. I used all of those item plus I used panko breadcrumbs mixed with butter and cheddar for the top of casserole. It was so delicious 😋 thank you Marjorie

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  16. Alia says

    5 stars
    made this tonight and it was super good! Thinki of adding broccoli next time along with the mushrooms. Thank you!

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