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    Home » Recipes » Pasta » Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

    By Amy · Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Updated: Feb 7, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 1 Comment

    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

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    Tetrazzini in a Dutch oven with overlay text that reads, "Easy Chicken Tetrazzini".

    Classic comfort food is made simple in this delicious Easy Chicken Tetrazzini that’s prepared in ONE POT on the stovetop… it’s a quick and easy dinner that everyone can agree on!

    Closeup view of chicken tetrazzini sprinkled with Parmesan cheese on a white plate.

    By utilizing the convenience of a store-bought rotisserie chicken (or leftover cooked chicken), this one pot wonder comes together in 40 minutes from start to finish.

    I knew there had to be a way to make this classic recipe simple and easy, so I based this recipe off of my creamy taco spaghetti (that’s also prepared in one pot). The end result was a creamy and cheesy, hassle-free chicken tetrazzini.

    Ingredients Notes

    Ingredients for easy chicken tetrazzini on a white marble surface with overlay text.
    • Chicken – fully cooked shredded or cubed chicken.
    • Mushrooms – I used baby Portobello (cremini) mushrooms. White mushrooms can also be used.
    • Spaghetti noodles – you’ll need to break your noodles in half, but you can also buy the “pot-sized” noodles that are shorter in length.
    • Chicken broth – I use unsalted so I can control the salt.
    • Sour cream
    • Butter
    • Yellow onion
    • Salt and black pepper
    • Garlic
    • Frozen peas
    • Cream cheese – five ounces, cubed and brought to room temperature.

    How to Make it

    Following is a brief overview of how to prepare – please see the recipe card for full detailed instructions.

    A two-image collage showing steps in making easy chicken tetrazzini.
    1. Melt butter in a 6-quart Dutch oven or soup pot. Add onions and mushrooms and cook until softened, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
    2. Add chicken broth, noodles, cooked chicken, peas, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat as necessary to maintain a simmer.
    A two-image collage showing chicken tetrazzini before and after stirring in cream cheese and sour cream.
    1. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender.
    2. Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and combined.
    Overhead view of chicken tetrazzini in a white Dutch oven by a striped towel.

    I forgot to mention that this can also be prepared with leftover cooked turkey – a perfect way to recycle turkey after Thanksgiving. Comfort food deliciousness made EASY!

    Front view of easy chicken tetrazzini on a white plate by a gold fork.

    If you love the convenience of preparing simple recipes with cooked chicken, be sure to check out my roundup of easy leftover chicken recipes – there are several to choose from. Enjoy!

    More Easy One Pot (and Skillet) Meals

    • One Pot Hamburger Stroganoff
    • One Pot Creamy Taco Spaghetti
    • One Skillet Italian Chicken
    • Skillet Spinach Lasagna

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    Overhead view of easy chicken tetrazzini in a white Dutch oven.

    Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

    Classic comfort food is made simple in this easy chicken tetrazzini prepared in one pot!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy chicken tetrazzini
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
    • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
    • 8 ounces sliced baby Portobello mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth unsalted
    • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles broken in half
    • 2 cups fully cooked shredded or cubed chicken
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 1 teaspoon salt more or less, to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less, to taste
    • 5 ounces cream cheese cubed and brought to room temperature
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ⅓ cup finely shredded Parmesan, cheddar or mozzarella cheese optional topping

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in a 6-quart Dutch oven or soup pot over medium high heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook for 3 ½ to 4 minutes (or until softened), stirring frequently. Add garlic and stir an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
    • Add chicken broth, uncooked spaghetti noodles, cooked chicken, peas, salt and pepper. Gently stir to combine. Ensure that noodles are submerged in liquid.
    • Bring to a moderate boil, then reduce heat as necessary to maintain a simmer (medium low to low). Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and noodles are tender. *
    • Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until smooth and combined.
    • Top with shredded Parmesan, mozzarella or cheddar cheese when serving, if desired.

    Notes

    • * You will still have some liquid in the pot at the end of cooking time (about 1/2 cup).  Don’t worry, this will blend with the cream cheese and sour cream.  The noodles will absorb some of the sauce as it sits and cools (and sauce will thicken).  
    • White mushrooms can be substituted for baby Portobello.
    • Nutrition facts do not include optional shredded cheese topping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    1. Judy says

      February 13, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      This chicken tetrazzini is amazing! Savory and delicious meal I’ll be making again and again.

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