not mom's chicken tetrazzini

Smyrna, GA
Updated on Dec 25, 2010

This recipe for chicken tetrazzini is simple to make and much easier than the one my mom gave me years ago. The original recipe is from Southern Living Magazine. I've made a few changes. It is one of my family's favorites. We usually serve it with a salad or green beans.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • 1 package whole wheat vermicelli (16 oz pkg)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 oz)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz)
  • 1 can cream of celery soup (10 oz)
  • 8 ounces container sour cream
  • 6 ounces jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded asiago cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make not mom's chicken tetrazzini

  • Step 1
    Cook vermicelli, drain and return to pot and toss with chicken broth
  • Step 2
    Stir together chopped chicken and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl; add vermicelli and toss well
  • Step 3
    Spoon mixture into 1 lightly greased 11 x 14 inch baking dish or two 11 x 7 baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with of cheddar cheese
  • Step 4
    Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Step 5
    NOTE: Freeze unbaked casserole up to 1 month if desired. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature and bake as directed.
  • Step 6
    ANOTHER NOTE: fat-free soup can be used, but it does not taste as good - it's a little bland.

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