Chicken Tetrazzini
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic baked pasta casserole featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and olives in a rich creamy parmesan sauce. This vintage comfort food favorite is easy to assemble and bakes until bubbly and golden.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | None | 4–6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Casserole dish
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Onions (Chopped) | chopped |
| 1 Tablespoon | Fat | for cooking |
| 1 can | Mushroom Soup | condensed |
| 1 - 6 ounce can | Evaporated Milk | undiluted |
| 1/3 cup | Parmesan Cheese (Grated) | grated |
| 1 cup | Chicken (Cooked, cubed) | cooked, cubed |
| 1 - 3 ounce can | Mushrooms (Sliced, drained) | sliced, drained |
| 1/2 cup | Ripe Olives (Sliced) | sliced |
| 2 Tablespoons | Parsley (Chopped) | chopped |
| 2 teaspoons | Lemon Juice | fresh or bottled |
| 6 ounces | Noodles or Spaghetti | cooked |
| As needed | Parmesan Cheese (Grated) | additional for sprinkling |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- Cook the 1/2 cup onions (chopped) in 1 tablespoon fat in a skillet until tender.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- Add 1 can mushroom soup, 1 - 6 ounce can evaporated milk, and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated) to the skillet; heat and stir until well combined and warm.
- Stir in 1 cup chicken (cooked, cubed) along with the remaining ingredients: 1 - 3 ounce can mushrooms (sliced, drained), 1/2 cup ripe olives (sliced), 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped), 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 6 ounces noodles or spaghetti.
Step 3: Bake
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese (grated).
- Bake at 370 degrees for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
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