CHEESY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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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!

Provided by Chrissy Hackley @Chrissy_Hackley

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Bring the reserved liquid to a boil again, add spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes or until done. Drain and set aside.
  • 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.
  • Return chicken and pasta to pot with sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Transfer to 9x9x2 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • In a small bowl combine cracker crumbs and butter, stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • 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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