cheesy chicken tetrazzini

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Vestal, NY
Updated on Sep 5, 2021

My mom made this all the time when I was a kid. It isn't a traditional tetrazzini but we sure love it this way! It is creamy and cheesy and very filling!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 - cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon each dried minced onion & dried minced garlic
  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 8 ounces velveeta, cubed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 - sleeve butter or ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

How To Make cheesy chicken tetrazzini

  • Step 1
    In large stock pot, fill half way with water. Add bouillon, dried onion and dried garlic. Bring to boil. Add chicken and cook 8 minutes. Remove chicken with slotted spoon and set aside, reserving cooking liquid in pot.
  • Step 2
    Bring the reserved liquid to a boil again, add spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes or until done. Drain and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In same stock pot, combine rest of ingredients except cracker crumbs and butter, and heat over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until cheeses are melted and it's all combined.
  • Step 4
    Return chicken and pasta to pot with sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Step 5
    Transfer to 9x9x2 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Step 6
    In a small bowl combine cracker crumbs and butter, stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Step 7
    Bake in a preheated 400°f oven for 10-15 minutes or until cracker crumbs are browned lightly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles
Method: Stove Top

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