chicken tetrazzini

Name: Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) cooked chicken breast; 3 1/2 cup(s) cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 1/2 pound uncooked pasta); 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 2/3 cup(s) finely chopped celery; 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 package(s) 8 oz sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup(s) dry sherry; 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 3 - chicken bouillon cubes; 5 1/3 cup(s) water; 2 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese (divided); 1/2 cup(s) cream cheese; 1 slice(s) white bread; 1/2 cup(s) almond slivers; 1 bag(s) 16 oz bag frozen broccoli

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Lisa Swarm

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Jun 19, 2013

I found this recipe on line however it need a few adjustments to meet my family's taste buds. I hope you enjoy the extras we added to our version.

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast
3 1/2 cups cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 1/2 pound uncooked pasta)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package 8 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup dry sherry
2/3 cup all purpose flour
3 - chicken bouillon cubes
5 1/3 cups water
2 1/4 cups parmesan cheese (divided)
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 slice white bread
1/2 cup almond slivers
1 bag 16 oz bag frozen broccoli

How To Make chicken tetrazzini

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, black pepper, salt, and mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add sherry; cook 1 minute.
Step 3

Gradually add flour to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly (mixture will be thick) with a whisk. Gradually add chicken bouillon cubes and water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Step 4

Add 1 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until cream cheese melts. Add pasta, chicken broccoli and almonds; stir until blended. Coat 9 x 11 glass or ceramic baking dishes cooking spray and pour in dish.
Step 5

Place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form. Combine breadcrumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle evenly over pasta.
Step 6

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove casserole from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
Step 7

Enjoy!
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