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Chicken Tetrazzini (Casserole, Classic Italian Recipe) (2025)

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Chicken tetrazzini is a classic, warm and comforting casserole that is perfect for a dinner party or a family meal.

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My version is made from scratch and off-the-charts delicious!😋🙌🏻I have a quick video tutorial for y’all too.👇🏻

Share this video here if it looks good to you!

It has chicken and linguini, tossed together with mushrooms and garlic in a creamy white wine sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.

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Every time I have chicken tetrazzini, I can’t help but remember one of my favorite (now closed) restaurants in Auburn, Alabama where I attended college – Behind the Glass.

I think that place is actually a clothing store now by the same name. 🤔Or at least it was last time I checked.

Back in the late 1990s they used to make a killer chicken tetrazzini. If you are any of my college friends reading this, I am sure you remember that place.

Anyway, even though my chicken tetrazzini is made from scratch, don’t be afraid to use a short cut if you need it! One that comes to mind – use a precooked store-bought rotisserie chicken for this casserole. I used my Instant Pot shredded chicken, FYI.

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This makes a great dish from entertaining, since you can make the casserole and then bake it right as the guests are set to arrive, just in time for dinner.

Or, if you are one who takes meals to sick friends and new moms (heeey there all my southern church ladies!🙋🏼‍♀️), you could prepare it ahead. Then just have the recipient bake it right in time to eat. Easy peasy!

I hope y’all enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you try it.💖

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Other Recipes You May Enjoy

If you like chicken tetrazzini, here are some similar recipes that you may enjoy. Lots of Italian recipes, pasta recipes, plus a few chicken dinners thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!🙌🏻

  • One pot chicken and rice
  • Instant Pot chicken and rice (same recipe as stovetop version above, just adapted for IP cooking)
  • Pasta primavera
  • Pasta e fagioli soup
  • Shrimp scampi over linguine
  • Healthy lasagna soup
  • Instant Pot spaghetti (one pot recipe)
  • Mexican chicken spaghetti
  • Greek Pasta with Chicken (Inspired by Taziki’s Friday Pasta Special)
  • Lazy lasagna
  • Grilled chicken breast (stovetop grill pan method)
  • Instant Pot chicken breasts

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Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken tetrazzini is a classic, warm and comforting casserole that is perfect for a dinner party or a family meal - Italian casserole with chicken, mushrooms, creamy white wine sauce and parmesan cheese.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword casserole, chicken tetrazzini

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 458 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry linguine pasta cooked to package instructions and drained (half a 1 pound package)
  • 1 eight ounce pack sliced crimini (baby portabella) mushrooms
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 cup milk any type (I used 2%)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (may vary, based on saltiness of your butter, broth, parmesan)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts cooked and shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces (I used my Instant pot shredded chicken. I have also used store-bought rotisserie chicken.)
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Add some cooking spray to a large non-stick pan or dutch oven, and preheat over medium heat.

  3. Add onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.

  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the garlic, and cook another minute.

  5. Add the butter to the pan (leave the mushrooms, garlic and onions in there), and let it melt.

  6. Sprinkle the flour, and stir to incorporate (about 30 seconds).

  7. Add the wine, and deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up brown bits and mix in flour.

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  8. Add chicken stock, milk salt and pepper, and stir to incorporate.

  9. Bring to a simmer and stir often (almost continuously) to avoid scorching. The sauce will thicken pretty quickly, after a minute or 2.

  10. Turn off the stove, remove from heat, and add the cup of parmesan cheese, stirring to incorporate.

  11. Toss the sauce with the cooked shredded chicken and cooked/ drained linguini pasta.

  12. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

  13. Sprinkle extra 1/2 cup parmesan cheese on top, and bake at 375 until cheese is melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  14. Remove from oven, and let sit 5 minutes or so. Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

This makes 4 large or 6 medium-sized servings.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Tetrazzini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 92mg31%

Sodium 746mg32%

Potassium 510mg15%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 510IU10%

Vitamin C 2.7mg3%

Calcium 346mg35%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Eva Bodnar says

    Chicken Tetrazzini (Casserole, Classic Italian Recipe) (6)
    I was thinking, what can I cook for dinner? My daughter loves pasta and with your recipe she was so satisfied. Thank you

    Reply

    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      Happy to hear y’all enjoyed it Eva!❤️

      Reply

  2. Jennifer Lee says

    Chicken Tetrazzini (Casserole, Classic Italian Recipe) (7)
    I was searching for dinner ideas and found your recipe for chicken tetrazzini. I was thinking about how much I loved it at one of my fav places in college – Behind the Glass in Auburn, Alabama! Wasn’t it just the cutest, funkiest little place? Yes, it is just a clothing store now :O! I can’t wait to make this recipe – will let you know how it turns out – War Eagle!

    Reply

    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      Small world! It was the cutest little spot. I hope you enjoy it. War Eagle!!

      Reply

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What is Chicken Tetrazzini sauce made of? ›

Here's what you need to make the cream sauce for Chicken Tetrazzini: butter, flour, chicken broth/stock, milk, cream and cheese. The basis of Tetrazzini sauce is a béchamel sauce.

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Why is tetrazzini called tetrazzini? ›

The dish is named after the Italian opera star Luisa Tetrazzini.

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Oven Reheating for Optimal Results

The oven should be preheated to 350°F. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil to prevent the top from browning too quickly and to retain moisture. Heat the Chicken Tetrazzini for about 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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All-purpose flour: To thicken the sauce. You can use a gluten-free flour blend if you need a gluten-free alternative. Chicken broth: Opt for a low sodium or no sodium added chicken broth. You can also substitute with some vegetable broth if necessary.

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  • Liquid: Such as milk, cream, stock, wine, or pan juices
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Who invented chicken tetrazzini? ›

The book San Francisco: A Food Biography does a deep-dive into the history of the dish, noting that the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, helmed by Chef Ernest Arbogast in 1905, is the person who was so inspired by Luisa Tetrazzini that he created the dish and named it after her.

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The secret of how it came to be actually comes from its name; in Italian, cacciatore roughly translates to “hunter”, meaning that those who prepared this meal usually hunted the chicken themselves. In their travels, they found other ingredients to pick up along the way that eventually evolved into staples of the dish.

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The best way to is to cover it and put it into a cold oven. Covering the top will trap the steam in and keep it moist while it reheats. Set the oven temperature to 350°F and heat it to an internal temperature 165°F. Use an instant read thermometer to check that the it has reached a food safe temperature.

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    Follow the package instructions, which may recommend putting the casserole straight from the freezer into a preheated oven.
  • Homemade
    Thaw the casserole in the fridge for at least 24 hours, or up to 36 hours, before baking. Thawing allows for more even baking, and you can use a thermometer to ensure the middle of the casserole reaches the proper temperature. If you put a frozen casserole straight into the oven, the edges may brown and bubble while the middle is still cold. Thawing also prevents liquid from pooling and making the bottom of the casserole soggy. 
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