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Baked chicken tetrazzini with cream cheese in a white plate on a kitchen counter.

Chicken Tetrazzini with Cream Cheese Recipe

A rich and creamy chicken tetrazzini with cream cheese baked to golden perfection; this comforting pasta casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or crowd-pleasing potlucks.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Tetrazzini recipe, Chicken tetrazzini with cream cheese and sour cream, Easy chicken tetrazzini with cream cheese, Old fashioned chicken Tetrazzini recipe, Old fashioned chicken tetrazzini with cream cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time (Before Baking): 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Wire whisk
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

Pasta & Chicken

  • 1 box Spaghetti or use angel hair pasta
  • 3 cups Shredded chicken rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken works
  • Olive oil for sautéing
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 block Cream cheese softened, full-fat preferred
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup Chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 med Onion diced
  • 1 cup Frozen peas optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika optional

Topping

  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  • In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil, then add garlic.
  • Add cream cheese, soup, broth, and cream; whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine pasta, sauce, chicken, and peas in a bowl.
  • Spread mixture in baking dish, top with cheeses and breadcrumbs.
  • Let the dish sit 15 minutes to absorb sauce.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 mins until golden and bubbling.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg