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Chicken Tetrazzini For One

Chicken Tetrazzini is a comfort food classic. Made with juicy chicken, mushrooms, and pasta in a rich and creamy sauce. This single serving meal is easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken casserole, chicken tetrazzini, pasta bake, tetrazzini sauce
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
  • 1 (4 to 5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh cut into 1-inch pieces (or use 1 cup cooked cubed chicken)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt , divided (I use Diamond Crystal brand)
  • teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cooked spaghetti This is 2 ounces of dry spaghetti. A 2-ounce serving of dry spaghetti measures 2 ⅛ inches (circumference).
  • Optional toppings: grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet on medium-high heat.
  • While the oil is heating, season the chicken pieces with ⅛ teaspoon of salt and the black pepper.
  • Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and brown or 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Then transfer to a bowl or plate.
    Pro Tip: The chicken does not have to be cooked through. The chicken pieces will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and cook until translucent, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add mushrooms, cooking for 2 minutes with occasional stirring.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sour cream, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
  • Add chicken and cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 5x5-inch baking dish. Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any spills.
  • Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, top with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy hot.

Notes

Note: The recipe instructions include cooking the chicken. If the chicken you are using has already been cooked, skip to Step 5.
 
Expert Tips
  • Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. It may also be a good idea to look at the process photos in the recipe post. This small Chicken Tetrazzini comes together quickly so it's a good idea to have everything ready before beginning.
  • This recipe doubles well. If you'd like to make Chicken Tetrazzini for two people or to simply have a little leftover, just double the ingredient amounts and split it into two 5x5-inch baking dishes or use one 8x1 ½-inch round baking pan or one 9x5-inch rectangular baking dish.
  • Make Turkey Tetrazzini: You can use turkey in place of chicken. This is an easy way to use up leftover turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 857kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 428mg | Iron: 3mg

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