Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs; 500 g spaghetti; 500 g mushrooms; 1 onion; 2 clove garlic; 6 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cup chicken stock; 2 cup cheese; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

This creamy chicken tetrazzini is a comforting pasta bake loaded with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich cheesy sauce. It is hearty enough for a family dinner, easy to make ahead, and bakes up golden and bubbly straight from the oven.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chicken thighs
500 g
spaghetti
500 g
mushrooms
500 g
onion
1
garlic
2 clove
butter
6 tbsp
all-purpose flour
4 tbsp
milk
2 cup
heavy cream
1 cup
chicken stock
2 cup
cheese
2 cup
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over high heat. Add the chicken, season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes until browned on the first side.

Turn the chicken, season again, and cook for 1 minute more until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate; it does not need to be fully cooked through at this stage.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small bite-sized pieces or shred with two forks.

In the same pot, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their moisture.

Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens and the mushrooms begin to turn golden. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.