Chicken And Ham Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Chicken And Ham Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups shredded roasted skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 oz.); 7/8 cup lean ham, finely chopped; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 can low fat reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups shredded roasted skinless chicken breast halves (about 5 oz.)
7/8 cup lean ham, finely chopped
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 can low fat reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1
Cook spaghetti according to directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well.
2
Rinse under cold running water; drain well and set aside Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add mushrooms and next 3 ingredients saute 4 minutes or until tender.
4
Stir in flour, poultry seasoning, and 1/2 tsp pepper; cook, stirring constantly 30 seconds.
5
Gradually add milk, and cook stirring constatntly, 1 1/2 minutes or until thickened.
6
Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
7
Add chicken, ham 1/3 cup parmesan, and next 3 ingredients, stirring well Combine spaghetti and chicken mixture in a large bowl, stir well.
8
Spoon mixture into 13X9X2 baking dish coated with cooking spray Combine remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and paprika and stir well.
9
Sprinkle parmesan cheese mixture, remaining 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, and almonds in alternating diagonal rows across top of casserole.
10
Bake uncovered at 350F for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
11
*Noteif you want to set this up to 4 hours ahead, just omit cheese almond topping; cover and chill.
12
Add topping just before baking.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked, 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Ham Tetrazzini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Ham Tetrazzini

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Variations & substitutions

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