Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

A great dish to make for a crowd, this chicken tetrazzini can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated until one hour before serving time. It's a great dish for a potluck a big family get-together. Tetrazzini was named for an italian opera star, luisa tetrazzini. There are many variations on the recipe, from turkey tetrazzini to tuna tetrazzini and ham tetrazzini. The creamy sauce usually contains cheese and is often made with a splash of sherry. Mushrooms are added in many versions, and the pasta dish is usually baked with a crunchy topping of breadcrumbs, almonds, or canned fried onions.

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Non Vegdiet
2hr total
15minsPrep
1hr 45minsCook
2hr total
15m.Prep
1hr 45m.Cook
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Ingredients for Classic Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

  • 0.17 pound Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 pound Chicken leg quarters with thighs
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 0.17 Medium Carrots
  • 0.08 Medium Onion
  • 1/4 Celery tops
  • 1/4 sprig Fresh parsley
  • 0.17 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/100 teaspoon Pepper
  • 0.08 Bay leaf
  • 0.06 cup Butter
  • 0.06 cup All purpose flour
  • 0.21 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/100 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.33 cup Milk
  • 0.33 Egg yolks
  • 0.08 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.03 cup Dry sherry
  • 0.08 pound Thin Spaghetti
  • 0.08 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 ounce Mushrooms
Nutrition
value
825
calories per serving
39 g Fat53 g Protein10 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    39g
  • Protein
    53g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    53g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    39g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    523mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    634mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    11mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    58mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    12mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    90mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    722mg
  • Selenium
    54mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats