GRANDMA CINDY'S CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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This is a recipe that my husband and his siblings grew up with. There is no other recipe for tetrazzinu that will do for him....only his mom's recipe. It is very basic but good!

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces thin spaghetti
2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
3/4 cup cream (or milk)
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups cubed cooked chicken (or shredded)
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh grated (or you can use the canned stuff)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Boil Water, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions.
  • In a dutch oven, cook mushrooms until tender. Stir in flour. Cook until it starts to turn light brown. Add chicken broth/stock, cook stirring constantly until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cream, parsley, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Fold in chicken and cooked spaghetti.
  • Turn mixture into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle extra cheese over top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. You can even freeze it in individual portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 648.6, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 30.6

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